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
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Notes from a Small Island: Bernadette Carreon on Covering Palau, the Pacific, and the World - Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)Notes from a Small Island: Bernadette Carreon on Covering Palau, the Pacific, and the World  Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)

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

Sustainserv, Palau ink tech partnership to boost ESG reporting with AI - ESG DiveSustainserv, Palau ink tech partnership to boost ESG reporting with AI  ESG Dive

Good news for Indians, after Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Malaysia, this nation opens doors to travellers with 30-day visa-free entry, it is... - DNA IndiaGood news for Indians, after Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Malaysia, this nation opens doors to travellers with 30-day visa-free entry, it is...  DNA India

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

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

Tsunami warnings: How high could the waves be in Russia, Japan, Hawaii, and California? | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTsunami warnings: How high could the waves be in Russia, Japan, Hawaii, and California? | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Trump administration asks tiny Pacific nation of Palau to accept migrants deported from US - theguardian.comTrump administration asks tiny Pacific nation of Palau to accept migrants deported from US  theguardian.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pacific nation ponders taking asylum seekers from US - France 24Pacific nation ponders taking asylum seekers from US  France 24

Latter-day Saint athletes shine at 2025 Pacific mini games in Palau - Church NewsLatter-day Saint athletes shine at 2025 Pacific mini games in Palau  Church News

Palau offers visa-free entry to Indian tourists, opening new travel corridor to the Pacific - ET TravelWorldPalau offers visa-free entry to Indian tourists, opening new travel corridor to the Pacific  ET TravelWorld

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

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

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

Palau travel - Lonely PlanetPalau travel  Lonely Planet

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

MoS Margherita to visit Philippines, Palau, Micronesia from Jan 14-21 - Business StandardMoS Margherita to visit Philippines, Palau, Micronesia from Jan 14-21  Business Standard

Palau Blaugrana takes centre stage - FC BarcelonaPalau Blaugrana takes centre stage  FC Barcelona

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

Philippines & Palau Open Visa-free Entry for Indian Travellers: A New Era of Accessible Tourism - MoneylifePhilippines & Palau Open Visa-free Entry for Indian Travellers: A New Era of Accessible Tourism  Moneylife

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

FC Barcelona present at the Patronage Council of the Palau de la Música Catalana - FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona present at the Patronage Council of the Palau de la Música Catalana  FC Barcelona

Palau - General DebatePalau  General Debate

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

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

Indian Navy leads high-risk firefighting, rescue operation on Palau-flagged tanker in Arabian Sea - MintIndian Navy leads high-risk firefighting, rescue operation on Palau-flagged tanker in Arabian Sea  Mint

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

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

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

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

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

National Anticipatory Action Framework for Palau: Scope Analysis Report and Next Steps - ReliefWebNational Anticipatory Action Framework for Palau: Scope Analysis Report and Next Steps  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

Inside Palau's isolated marine lakes where millions of rare jellyfish are disappearing - Australian Broadcasting CorporationInside Palau's isolated marine lakes where millions of rare jellyfish are disappearing  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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

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’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law - theguardian.comPalau’s pro-US president wins second term, defeating brother-in-law  theguardian.com

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

Palau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke - theguardian.comPalau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke  theguardian.com

Palau - Conservation InternationalPalau  Conservation International

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

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

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

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

Palau, the remote Pacific idyll that harbours big ambitions - Spear's MagazinePalau, the remote Pacific idyll that harbours big ambitions  Spear's Magazine

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

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

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

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

Chinese FM responds to Palau’s accusation of China flouting its maritime border - Global TimesChinese FM responds to Palau’s accusation of China flouting its maritime border  Global Times

Annual Programme Review in Palau Sets Path for Future Collaboration - UNDPAnnual Programme Review in Palau Sets Path for Future Collaboration  UNDP

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

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

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

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

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

Interview with Eduard J. Alvarez Palau, logistics expert - Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Interview with Eduard J. Alvarez Palau, logistics expert  Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

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

Barça 86-71 Monaco: Second European win at the Palau - FC BarcelonaBarça 86-71 Monaco: Second European win at the Palau  FC Barcelona

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

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

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

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)

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 president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up' - RNZPalau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up'  RNZ

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

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

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

Iceland Slotted With Palau, South Korea, Greece, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia And More In Canada’s Widening Travel Risk Communication - Travel And Tour WorldIceland Slotted With Palau, South Korea, Greece, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia And More In Canada’s Widening Travel Risk Communication  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

Palau gears up for election amid Chinese threats, US military buildup - VOA - Voice of America English NewsPalau gears up for election amid Chinese threats, US military buildup  VOA - Voice of America English News

Palau is under attack from PRC - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesPalau is under attack from PRC  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Palau president wins second term, will seek to diversify tiny Taiwan ally's economy - ReutersPalau president wins second term, will seek to diversify tiny Taiwan ally's economy  Reuters

Three South Pacific Island Nations Navigating Diplomatic Ties Amid Growing Chinese Influence - Harvard Kennedy SchoolThree South Pacific Island Nations Navigating Diplomatic Ties Amid Growing Chinese Influence  Harvard Kennedy School

Pacific Nation of Palau Launches First Government Bonds System Using Blockchain - CoinMarketCapPacific Nation of Palau Launches First Government Bonds System Using Blockchain  CoinMarketCap

Palau media guide - BBCPalau media guide  BBC

Rising Palau Star Hits Overtime Game Winner in Front of Home Fans - fiba.basketballRising Palau Star Hits Overtime Game Winner in Front of Home Fans  fiba.basketball

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

The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes - theguardian.comThe other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes  theguardian.com

Tribute to Pink Floyd - Palau de la Música CatalanaTribute to Pink Floyd  Palau de la Música Catalana

The ocean ‘belongs to all of us’: Interview with Palau President Whipps - MongabayThe ocean ‘belongs to all of us’: Interview with Palau President Whipps  Mongabay

Magic of the Handball Champions League back at the Palau - FC BarcelonaMagic of the Handball Champions League back at the Palau  FC Barcelona

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

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

Deconstructing the Inauguration: No, not that one - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesDeconstructing the Inauguration: No, not that one  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Corporal strengthens Team Palau - defence.gov.auCorporal strengthens Team Palau  defence.gov.au