Palau

Country Palau
Capital Ngerulmud
Continent Australia-Ocenia
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages English, Palauan, Japanese, Sonsorolese & Tobian

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After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986 but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year when the islands gained independence.

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Palau - Wikipedia
Palau - CIA World Fact Book
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'Already at war': Palau's president brings China-US competition for Pacific Islands to forefront - Breaking Defense'Already at war': Palau's president brings China-US competition for Pacific Islands to forefront  Breaking Defense

Legendary hairstylist Guido Palau launches shampoo and conditioner with Zara - wallpaper.comLegendary hairstylist Guido Palau launches shampoo and conditioner with Zara  wallpaper.com

Don't miss Barça's opening basketball games at the Palau Blaugrana - FC Barcelona WebsiteDon't miss Barça's opening basketball games at the Palau Blaugrana  FC Barcelona Website

China is working to weaken Palau, the island nation’s president says - Defense OneChina is working to weaken Palau, the island nation’s president says  Defense One

Indian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew - The HinduIndian Navy contains fire on board Palau-flagged tanker with 14 Indian crew  The Hindu

Palau Joins Singapore, Romania, Kazakhstan, Dominica, Bulgaria, And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Global Alerts On Petty Theft Fraud Demonstrations And Tourist Safety Measures This Year - Travel And Tour WorldPalau Joins Singapore, Romania, Kazakhstan, Dominica, Bulgaria, And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory Amid Global Alerts On Petty Theft Fraud Demonstrations And Tourist Safety Measures This Year  Travel And Tour World

This beautiful island nation opens doors to Indian travellers with 30-day visa-free entry - Times of IndiaThis beautiful island nation opens doors to Indian travellers with 30-day visa-free entry  Times of India

Homelessness, social inclusion and ecofeminism among the themes of the new projects at Palau Macaya - AtalayarHomelessness, social inclusion and ecofeminism among the themes of the new projects at Palau Macaya  Atalayar

This island country is now visa-free for Indians - Condé Nast Traveller IndiaThis island country is now visa-free for Indians  Condé Nast Traveller India

Malaysia to Palau: Easier visas spark Indian travel surge to Southeast Asia - Business StandardMalaysia to Palau: Easier visas spark Indian travel surge to Southeast Asia  Business Standard

FAO and BOA kick-start Palau agritourism project - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and BOA kick-start Palau agritourism project  Food and Agriculture Organization

Palau introduces 30-day visa-free entry for Indian travellers - Travel Trade JournalPalau introduces 30-day visa-free entry for Indian travellers  Travel Trade Journal

Can Palau's 'lucky reefs' save our oceans? - Australian Broadcasting CorporationCan Palau's 'lucky reefs' save our oceans?  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

U.S. Marine Corps Mulling New Prepositioning Sites in Palau and Australia to Counter Growing Chinese Missile Threat - navalnews.comU.S. Marine Corps Mulling New Prepositioning Sites in Palau and Australia to Counter Growing Chinese Missile Threat  navalnews.com

Palau National Congress Holds Three-Day Briefing Seminar for Members with Support from Japan and UNDP - UNDPPalau National Congress Holds Three-Day Briefing Seminar for Members with Support from Japan and UNDP  UNDP

Trump administration asks tiny Pacific nation of Palau to accept migrants deported from US - The GuardianTrump administration asks tiny Pacific nation of Palau to accept migrants deported from US  The Guardian

Singapore Joins US, Palau, Hungary, And Poland As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory For Winterize Season, Recognizing Calm And Secure Destinations: Here ‘s Everything You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldSingapore Joins US, Palau, Hungary, And Poland As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory For Winterize Season, Recognizing Calm And Secure Destinations: Here ‘s Everything You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Project Supporting the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Ends Successfully - UNDPProject Supporting the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Ends Successfully  UNDP

Palau Blaugrana takes centre stage - FC Barcelona WebsitePalau Blaugrana takes centre stage  FC Barcelona Website

Zambia Joins Argentina, Japan,Serbia, Cyprus, Palau, Singapore And Austria In Responding To Safety Concerns, As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory - Travel And Tour WorldZambia Joins Argentina, Japan,Serbia, Cyprus, Palau, Singapore And Austria In Responding To Safety Concerns, As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory  Travel And Tour World

Why Pfizer’s Josh Palau Can’t Wait To Buy Netflix Through The Yahoo DSP - AdExchangerWhy Pfizer’s Josh Palau Can’t Wait To Buy Netflix Through The Yahoo DSP  AdExchanger

FIVB leadership advances volleyball development in Palau during Pacific Mini Games - FIVBFIVB leadership advances volleyball development in Palau during Pacific Mini Games  FIVB

FIVB leadership meets President of the Republic of Palau to discuss future event hosting and volleyball legacy development - FIVBFIVB leadership meets President of the Republic of Palau to discuss future event hosting and volleyball legacy development  FIVB

Palau travel - Lonely PlanetPalau travel  Lonely Planet

Investing in Palau’s clean energy transition - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsInvesting in Palau’s clean energy transition  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Palau’s Koror Beach Volleyball Venue officially recognised as Centre of Excellence following MoU signing - FIVBPalau’s Koror Beach Volleyball Venue officially recognised as Centre of Excellence following MoU signing  FIVB

World Volleyball Day celebrated at Palau Mini Games as FIVB leadership visit continues - FIVBWorld Volleyball Day celebrated at Palau Mini Games as FIVB leadership visit continues  FIVB

A first-time guide to Palau - Lonely PlanetA first-time guide to Palau  Lonely Planet

President of the Republic of Palau visits Hawaii - pacom.milPresident of the Republic of Palau visits Hawaii  pacom.mil

'Blown away': Where to stay in small island nation that should be on your radar - 9Travel'Blown away': Where to stay in small island nation that should be on your radar  9Travel

Japan-Palau Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Palau Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Ambassador to Palau - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsAmbassador to Palau  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Palau: Ocean of Peace is a call for unity and action in the Pacific - Pacific Media NetworkPalau: Ocean of Peace is a call for unity and action in the Pacific  Pacific Media Network

Palau lawmakers reject US request to accept third country refugees - ReutersPalau lawmakers reject US request to accept third country refugees  Reuters

Palau Pledges Cleanup of Abuse-Riddled Ship-Flagging System - Pulitzer CenterPalau Pledges Cleanup of Abuse-Riddled Ship-Flagging System  Pulitzer Center

Palau Basketball Federation Unveils New Logo Ahead of Pacific Mini Games - FIBAPalau Basketball Federation Unveils New Logo Ahead of Pacific Mini Games  FIBA

New Tokyo–Palau Flight Unlocks Twin-Country Adventures, with Island Expeditions Aboard Four Seasons Explorer - Four Seasons Press RoomNew Tokyo–Palau Flight Unlocks Twin-Country Adventures, with Island Expeditions Aboard Four Seasons Explorer  Four Seasons Press Room

National Anticipatory Action Framework for Palau: Scope Analysis Report and Next Steps - OCHANational Anticipatory Action Framework for Palau: Scope Analysis Report and Next Steps  OCHA

Palau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong US good for Pacific - ReutersPalau, escaping Trump tariffs, says strong US good for Pacific  Reuters

We are already at war with China, warns Palau - AFRWe are already at war with China, warns Palau  AFR

Barça 104-90 Dreamland Gran Canària: Win at the Palau - FC Barcelona WebsiteBarça 104-90 Dreamland Gran Canària: Win at the Palau  FC Barcelona Website

Palau - Conservation InternationalPalau  Conservation International

The U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China. - The Washington PostThe U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China.  The Washington Post

Palau Baseball Team Win Gold Medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games | Where We Work - jica.go.jpPalau Baseball Team Win Gold Medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games | Where We Work  jica.go.jp

Inside the U.S. battle with China over an island paradise deep in the Pacific - ReutersInside the U.S. battle with China over an island paradise deep in the Pacific  Reuters

Members in the audience at the Palau de la Música Catalana for final Llotja del 125 episode - FC Barcelona WebsiteMembers in the audience at the Palau de la Música Catalana for final Llotja del 125 episode  FC Barcelona Website

MOE deputy minister visits Palau president - Taiwan TodayMOE deputy minister visits Palau president  Taiwan Today

Palau president hits out at China as re-election confirmed - Al JazeeraPalau president hits out at China as re-election confirmed  Al Jazeera

Palau stands with Taiwan 'until death do us part,' President Whipps says - The Japan TimesPalau stands with Taiwan 'until death do us part,' President Whipps says  The Japan Times

Palau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke - The GuardianPalau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke  The Guardian

Republic of Palau and Conservation International Renew Commitment to Sustainable Domestic Fisheries and Ocean Protection - Conservation InternationalRepublic of Palau and Conservation International Renew Commitment to Sustainable Domestic Fisheries and Ocean Protection  Conservation International

ACE Training in Palau - pacaf.af.milACE Training in Palau  pacaf.af.mil

Visit of State Minister MIYAJI to the Republic of Palau - mofa.go.jpVisit of State Minister MIYAJI to the Republic of Palau  mofa.go.jp

Palau country profile - BBCPalau country profile  BBC

USCGC Myrtle Hazard completes operational period, deepens ties with Republic of Palau - pacom.milUSCGC Myrtle Hazard completes operational period, deepens ties with Republic of Palau  pacom.mil

Jellyfish Lake: Palau's saltwater pool with a toxic bottom and surface waters brimming with millions of jellyfish - Live ScienceJellyfish Lake: Palau's saltwater pool with a toxic bottom and surface waters brimming with millions of jellyfish  Live Science

Grant Assistance to the Republic of Palau Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Koror and Airai States” - mofa.go.jpGrant Assistance to the Republic of Palau Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Project for the Improvement of Water Supply System in Koror and Airai States”  mofa.go.jp

Palau President Delivers La Sierra Graduation Address - Adventist ReviewPalau President Delivers La Sierra Graduation Address  Adventist Review

Palau’s president vows to stand with Taiwan ‘til death do us part’ - Financial TimesPalau’s president vows to stand with Taiwan ‘til death do us part’  Financial Times

Faith Carved Deep in the Pacific Island Country of Palau - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgFaith Carved Deep in the Pacific Island Country of Palau  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

QANTAS EXTENDS DIRECT PALAU FLIGHTS AMID GROWING TOURISM DEMAND - Qantas News RoomQANTAS EXTENDS DIRECT PALAU FLIGHTS AMID GROWING TOURISM DEMAND  Qantas News Room

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command officials, Republic of Palau representatives strengthen relationships at Joint Committee Meeting in Honolulu - DVIDSU.S. Indo-Pacific Command officials, Republic of Palau representatives strengthen relationships at Joint Committee Meeting in Honolulu  DVIDS

Japan-Palau Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Palau Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Palau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesPalau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

UAE Ambassador Meets with President of Palau - mofa.gov.aeUAE Ambassador Meets with President of Palau  mofa.gov.ae

Palau lands prestigious EuroLeague Women Legacy award - fiba.basketballPalau lands prestigious EuroLeague Women Legacy award  fiba.basketball

Inside the U.S. battle with China over a Pacific island paradise - The Japan TimesInside the U.S. battle with China over a Pacific island paradise  The Japan Times

Palau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law - The GuardianPalau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law  The Guardian

Greece Joins Luxembourg, Austria, Palau, Switzerland, US, Norway, Dominica, And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory For Fall To Winter Transitions: Here’s Essential Details Tourists Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldGreece Joins Luxembourg, Austria, Palau, Switzerland, US, Norway, Dominica, And More As Canada Issues New Travel Advisory For Fall To Winter Transitions: Here’s Essential Details Tourists Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Bulldogs dive deep to explore Palau - University of RedlandsBulldogs dive deep to explore Palau  University of Redlands

Pacific island nation unveils blockchain-based savings bond ‘Palau Invest’ prototype - Global Government FintechPacific island nation unveils blockchain-based savings bond ‘Palau Invest’ prototype  Global Government Fintech

Palau media guide - BBCPalau media guide  BBC

Signing of Grant Agreement with Palau: Contributing to reducing non-revenue water and improving water and sewage management capabilities through renewal of drainage pipes and installation of smart meters | News&Publication - jica.go.jpSigning of Grant Agreement with Palau: Contributing to reducing non-revenue water and improving water and sewage management capabilities through renewal of drainage pipes and installation of smart meters | News&Publication  jica.go.jp

US looks to send 'third country nationals' to Australia's Pacific neighbour - Australian Broadcasting CorporationUS looks to send 'third country nationals' to Australia's Pacific neighbour  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Unexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up - Radio Free AsiaUnexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up  Radio Free Asia

Japan-Palau Foreign Ministers' Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Palau Foreign Ministers' Meeting  mofa.go.jp

3 NEW JICA VOLUNTEERS ARRIVED in Palau | Where We Work - jica.go.jp3 NEW JICA VOLUNTEERS ARRIVED in Palau | Where We Work  jica.go.jp

Australian athletes punch tickets to Palau for 2025 Pacific Mini Games - Australian AthleticsAustralian athletes punch tickets to Palau for 2025 Pacific Mini Games  Australian Athletics

Acer Group Founder Stan Shih Leads Business Leaders to Palau for Investment Inspection, Receiving High Attention - ROC Taiwan.orgAcer Group Founder Stan Shih Leads Business Leaders to Palau for Investment Inspection, Receiving High Attention  ROC Taiwan.org

2025-2026 Season | Guest artists | Frames Percussion - Palau de la Música Catalana2025-2026 Season | Guest artists | Frames Percussion  Palau de la Música Catalana

What to Know About Palau’s Election: Taiwan, China and Other Key Issues - usip.orgWhat to Know About Palau’s Election: Taiwan, China and Other Key Issues  usip.org

Who’s afraid of China? Palau inauguration calls bluff of ‘friends to all, enemies to none’ - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesWho’s afraid of China? Palau inauguration calls bluff of ‘friends to all, enemies to none’  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

There will be more on offer than ever at the Palau de la Música Catalana next season 2025-26, with 179 concerts planned on a schedule that combines leading figures from the international music scene with a strong commitment to emerging Catalan talent - Palau de la Música CatalanaThere will be more on offer than ever at the Palau de la Música Catalana next season 2025-26, with 179 concerts planned on a schedule that combines leading figures from the international music scene with a strong commitment to emerging Catalan talent  Palau de la Música Catalana

Win an 8-night getaway at the stunning 5-star resort, Sunrise Palau - AFRWin an 8-night getaway at the stunning 5-star resort, Sunrise Palau  AFR

Wheels up on the Palau Paradise Express for another year - Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeWheels up on the Palau Paradise Express for another year  Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

5 reasons Palau isn't your average island holiday - 9Travel5 reasons Palau isn't your average island holiday  9Travel

Exploring Palau—the Pacific paradise where guests are guardians - National GeographicExploring Palau—the Pacific paradise where guests are guardians  National Geographic

Palau Establishes Steering Committee to Guide Passport Digitalization - International Organization for MigrationPalau Establishes Steering Committee to Guide Passport Digitalization  International Organization for Migration

5K Run in Palau Rallies Support for Taiwan's Participation in the WHA - ROC Taiwan.org5K Run in Palau Rallies Support for Taiwan's Participation in the WHA  ROC Taiwan.org

Why the best way to see the Pacific nation of Palau is by water - National GeographicWhy the best way to see the Pacific nation of Palau is by water  National Geographic

Marta Palau: My Paths are Earthly - e-flux.comMarta Palau: My Paths are Earthly  e-flux.com

Right-sizing the China Factor in Palau’s Election - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineRight-sizing the China Factor in Palau’s Election  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Palau’s president secures 2nd term amid attempt to navigate US-China competition - VOA - Voice of America English NewsPalau’s president secures 2nd term amid attempt to navigate US-China competition  VOA - Voice of America English News

Palau - General DebatePalau  General Debate

News - Keystone Controllers: PA Air Guard Guides Skies Over Palau - DVIDSNews - Keystone Controllers: PA Air Guard Guides Skies Over Palau  DVIDS

New Zealand Olympic Team - New Zealand Olympic TeamNew Zealand Olympic Team  New Zealand Olympic Team

Republic of Palau, Peleliu government, DoD host public meetings on improvements to Peleliu South Dock - DVIDSRepublic of Palau, Peleliu government, DoD host public meetings on improvements to Peleliu South Dock  DVIDS

State of the Media: Palau, 2025 - Australian Broadcasting CorporationState of the Media: Palau, 2025  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

News - Koa Moana 25 Strengthens Unity with Support to Palau's Pacific Mini Games - DVIDSNews - Koa Moana 25 Strengthens Unity with Support to Palau's Pacific Mini Games  DVIDS

Chinese divers surrounded by sharks were rescued after 27-hour floating in sea near Palau - Global TimesChinese divers surrounded by sharks were rescued after 27-hour floating in sea near Palau  Global Times