Palau

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

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Introduction

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
Palau - BBC
Palau - Timeline - BBC

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Cultivating health: Palau’s fields bring the Healthy Islands vision to life - World Health Organization (WHO)Cultivating health: Palau’s fields bring the Healthy Islands vision to life  World Health Organization (WHO)

Barça 100-85 Río Breogán: Victory at the Palau - FC Barcelona WebsiteBarça 100-85 Río Breogán: Victory at the Palau  FC Barcelona Website

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

Palau - Welcome to the United NationsPalau  Welcome to the United Nations

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

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

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

From Palau to the Pacific Rim: Undersea Nodules, Rare Earth Supply Chains, and Reviving U.S. Offshore Resource Strategy - oodaloop.comFrom Palau to the Pacific Rim: Undersea Nodules, Rare Earth Supply Chains, and Reviving U.S. Offshore Resource Strategy  oodaloop.com

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

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

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

Hidden paradise six hours from Aus - News.com.auHidden paradise six hours from Aus  News.com.au

EU and Palau Deepen Partnership - EEASEU and Palau Deepen Partnership  EEAS

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

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

FC Barcelona basketball season at Palau to open with 3x3 tournament - FC Barcelona WebsiteFC Barcelona basketball season at Palau to open with 3x3 tournament  FC Barcelona Website

What's not to miss in October at the Palau? - FC Barcelona WebsiteWhat's not to miss in October at the Palau?  FC Barcelona Website

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

Palau Visitors Authority completes whirlwind Australian sales mission - travelweekly.com.auPalau Visitors Authority completes whirlwind Australian sales mission  travelweekly.com.au

Barça 5-2 Osasuna: Comeback at the Palau - FC Barcelona WebsiteBarça 5-2 Osasuna: Comeback at the Palau  FC Barcelona Website

MoS Margherita to visit Philippines, Palau, Micronesia from Jan 14-21 | External Affairs Defence Security News - Business StandardMoS Margherita to visit Philippines, Palau, Micronesia from Jan 14-21 | External Affairs Defence Security News  Business Standard

Palau travel - Lonely PlanetPalau travel  Lonely Planet

Project Supporting the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Ends Successfully - United Nations Development ProgrammeProject Supporting the Palau National Marine Sanctuary Ends Successfully  United Nations Development Programme

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

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

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 - Conservation InternationalPalau  Conservation International

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

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

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

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

Barça 1-2 Valdepeñas: Defeat in the Palau - FC Barcelona WebsiteBarça 1-2 Valdepeñas: Defeat in the Palau  FC Barcelona Website

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

'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

H.E. Noura Al Kaabi Meets President of Palau on the Sidelines of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 - mofa.gov.aeH.E. Noura Al Kaabi Meets President of Palau on the Sidelines of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025  mofa.gov.ae

UH Hilo geography major Julia Polloi spends summer in her homeland of Palau, collecting land and resource data - University of Hawaii at HiloUH Hilo geography major Julia Polloi spends summer in her homeland of Palau, collecting land and resource data  University of Hawaii at Hilo

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Son of Palau Senate Leader Caught up in Fiji Drug Sweep - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPSon of Palau Senate Leader Caught up in Fiji Drug Sweep  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

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

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

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

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

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

Monkeys in Palau: How Germany's colonial past, WWII and US military plans have fuelled an ecological calamity - Australian Broadcasting CorporationMonkeys in Palau: How Germany's colonial past, WWII and US military plans have fuelled an ecological calamity  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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

Defamation lawsuit against Palau newspaper - Civicus MonitorDefamation lawsuit against Palau newspaper  Civicus Monitor

Paloma San Basilio - Palau de la Música CatalanaPaloma San Basilio  Palau de la Música Catalana

Dive into Palau’s underwater wonderland - The WeekDive into Palau’s underwater wonderland  The Week

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

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

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

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

The ‘Pathétique’ by Tchaikovsky - Paul Huang & Franz Schubert Filharmonia - Palau de la Música CatalanaThe ‘Pathétique’ by Tchaikovsky - Paul Huang & Franz Schubert Filharmonia  Palau de la Música Catalana

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

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

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

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

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

What Anthony Albanese and fiancée Jodie Haydon REALLY did on their holiday - after rumours swirled they were set to tie the knot on the island paradise - Daily MailWhat Anthony Albanese and fiancée Jodie Haydon REALLY did on their holiday - after rumours swirled they were set to tie the knot on the island paradise  Daily Mail

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

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

Taiwan and Palau Join Hands to Launch a New Era of OEK Nationl Congress Digital Transformation! - ROC Taiwan.orgTaiwan and Palau Join Hands to Launch a New Era of OEK Nationl Congress Digital Transformation!  ROC Taiwan.org

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

Palau National Congress Holds Three-Day Briefing Seminar for Members with Support from Japan and UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammePalau National Congress Holds Three-Day Briefing Seminar for Members with Support from Japan and UNDP  United Nations Development Programme

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

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

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

Toward Sustainable Fisheries Industry Development in Palau: Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation for Development Planning | Where We Work - jica.go.jpToward Sustainable Fisheries Industry Development in Palau: Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation for Development Planning | Where We Work  jica.go.jp

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

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

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

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

Digital 2025: Palau - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Palau  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

INTERVIEW: 'We are family, we should work together': Palau President's challenge to Australia - SBS AustraliaINTERVIEW: 'We are family, we should work together': Palau President's challenge to Australia  SBS Australia

Palau team hosts sports envoys, connects nation with shared love of baseball - State Magazine (.gov)Palau team hosts sports envoys, connects nation with shared love of baseball  State Magazine (.gov)

Tahiti tops medal tally as 2025 Pacific Mini Games concludes in Palau - RNZTahiti tops medal tally as 2025 Pacific Mini Games concludes in Palau  RNZ

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

Investing in Palau’s clean energy transition - Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeInvesting in Palau’s clean energy transition  Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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

Unexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up - rfa.orgUnexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up  rfa.org

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

News - Palau Red Cross Strengthens Community Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness - DVIDSNews - Palau Red Cross Strengthens Community Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness  DVIDS

Palau media guide - BBCPalau media guide  BBC

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

17 of the best places to eat, drink, stay & play in Palau - delicious.com.au17 of the best places to eat, drink, stay & play in Palau  delicious.com.au

Palau country profile - BBCPalau country profile  BBC

News - Combat airfield operators enable rapid airfield capability in Palau - DVIDSNews - Combat airfield operators enable rapid airfield capability in Palau  DVIDS

DoD team meets with Palau leaders; provides updates on design of Malakal Wharf improvement project - DVIDSDoD team meets with Palau leaders; provides updates on design of Malakal Wharf improvement project  DVIDS

'Preserving our culture and our values': Palau celebrates 31 years of independence - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Preserving our culture and our values': Palau celebrates 31 years of independence  Australian Broadcasting Corporation