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
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Palau iGaming Market Research Report - iGamingToday.comPalau iGaming Market Research Report  iGamingToday.com

Barça 5–3 Osasuna Magna: Great start at the Palau - FC BarcelonaBarça 5–3 Osasuna Magna: Great start at the Palau  FC Barcelona

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

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

Palau tourism prepares for boost with direct Japan flights set for October - Marianas VarietyPalau tourism prepares for boost with direct Japan flights set for October  Marianas Variety

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

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

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

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

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

Palau joins the visa-free club for Indians - Travel Weekly AsiaPalau joins the visa-free club for Indians  Travel Weekly Asia

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

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

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

Nauru Airlines debuts in Asia with Palau-Clark flights - Inquirer.netNauru Airlines debuts in Asia with Palau-Clark flights  Inquirer.net

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

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 BarcelonaPalau Blaugrana takes centre stage  FC Barcelona

Nauru Airlines launches Palau-Clark route - Inquirer.netNauru Airlines launches Palau-Clark route  Inquirer.net

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

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

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

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

Day three in Palau sees workshop held with National Federations - FIVBDay three in Palau sees workshop held with National Federations  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PIF leaders back ‘ocean of peace’ at fraught summit - Taipei TimesPIF leaders back ‘ocean of peace’ at fraught summit  Taipei Times

Japan Joins South Korea, Peru, El Salvador, Hong Kong, Palau, Sri Lanka And More In A Thriving Tourism Growth, Racing Toward Forty Million By 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldJapan Joins South Korea, Peru, El Salvador, Hong Kong, Palau, Sri Lanka And More In A Thriving Tourism Growth, Racing Toward Forty Million By 2025  Travel And Tour World

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

Presentation of the new season 2025-26 - Palau de la Música CatalanaPresentation of the new season 2025-26  Palau de la Música Catalana

American Samoa, Palau win Softball and Baseball Tournaments at Pacific Mini Games - World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbscAmerican Samoa, Palau win Softball and Baseball Tournaments at Pacific Mini Games  World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbsc

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

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

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

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

Palau - Conservation InternationalPalau  Conservation International

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

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

Qantas extends Brisbane–Palau flights to 2026 amid surge in Australian visitors - AeroTimeQantas extends Brisbane–Palau flights to 2026 amid surge in Australian visitors  AeroTime

Handball league champions celebrate at the Palau - FC BarcelonaHandball league champions celebrate at the Palau  FC Barcelona

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

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

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

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

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

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 country profile - BBCPalau country profile  BBC

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palestine - Culture is resistance - Palau de la Música CatalanaPalestine - Culture is resistance  Palau de la Música Catalana

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

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’s hi-tech mission to preserve Pacific’s oldest monuments - Benar NewsPalau’s hi-tech mission to preserve Pacific’s oldest monuments  Benar News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palau media guide - BBCPalau media guide  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

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

Palau - General DebatePalau  General Debate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clark hosts direct flights to Palau - Philstar.comClark hosts direct flights to Palau  Philstar.com

Tourism in Palau Grows with QANTAS New Direct Flights and Regional Connectivity - Travel And Tour WorldTourism in Palau Grows with QANTAS New Direct Flights and Regional Connectivity  Travel And Tour World

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

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

40th Barcelona International Poetry Festival - Palau de la Música Catalana40th Barcelona International Poetry Festival  Palau de la Música Catalana

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

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

IN FOCUS: US and China battle over a Pacific island paradise - Taipei TimesIN FOCUS: US and China battle over a Pacific island paradise  Taipei Times