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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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

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

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

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

Qantas Extends Flights from Brisbane to This Paradise Tourist Country with 300 Islands - Aviation A2ZQantas Extends Flights from Brisbane to This Paradise Tourist Country with 300 Islands  Aviation A2Z

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

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

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

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

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

Q&A: Palau pledges cleanup of abuse-riddled ship-flagging system - context.newsQ&A: Palau pledges cleanup of abuse-riddled ship-flagging system  context.news

Fish mistakes diver's rubber duck for snack in Palau - Yahoo News UKFish mistakes diver's rubber duck for snack in Palau  Yahoo News UK

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

Palau travel - Lonely PlanetPalau travel  Lonely Planet

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

Palau stands with Taiwan until death do us part: President - The HinduPalau stands with Taiwan until death do us part: President  The Hindu

Qantas Extends Direct Brisbane To Palau Flights For Another Year, Responding To Strong Demand And Enhancing Australia-Palau Travel Connections - Travel And Tour WorldQantas Extends Direct Brisbane To Palau Flights For Another Year, Responding To Strong Demand And Enhancing Australia-Palau Travel Connections  Travel And Tour World

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

Qantas Extends Direct Palau Flights Amid Rising Demand - AviationSource NewsQantas Extends Direct Palau Flights Amid Rising Demand  AviationSource News

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

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

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

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

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

Call for Applications: Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program (Palau) - fundsforNGOsCall for Applications: Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program (Palau)  fundsforNGOs

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

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

Palau - General DebatePalau  General Debate

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

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

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

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

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 country profile - BBCPalau country profile  BBC

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 - Conservation InternationalPalau  Conservation International

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

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

Qantas to operate non-stop Palau flights for another year - Australian AviationQantas to operate non-stop Palau flights for another year  Australian Aviation

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

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

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

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’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

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

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

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

Palau media guide - BBCPalau media guide  BBC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brisbane Airport Expands New International Reach: Major Boost for Brisbane-Guangzhou and Brisbane-Palau Routes - Travel And Tour WorldBrisbane Airport Expands New International Reach: Major Boost for Brisbane-Guangzhou and Brisbane-Palau Routes  Travel And Tour World

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’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

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

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

Palau Fugit – Review - The Luxury EditorPalau Fugit – Review  The Luxury Editor

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

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

Taiwan condemns China for undermining Palau ties with crime activities - Focus TaiwanTaiwan condemns China for undermining Palau ties with crime activities  Focus Taiwan

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)

Event | Presentation of the CD ‘Echoes’ - —The debut album by the Fortuny Trio - Palau de la Música CatalanaEvent | Presentation of the CD ‘Echoes’ - —The debut album by the Fortuny Trio  Palau de la Música Catalana

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

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

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

Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a 'missed opportunity' - RNZPalau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a 'missed opportunity'  RNZ

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

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

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

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

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

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

The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes - The GuardianThe other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes  The Guardian

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

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

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

Courtesy Call on H.E. Mr. Surangel S. WHIPPS, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau by Foreign Minister Iwaya - mofa.go.jpCourtesy Call on H.E. Mr. Surangel S. WHIPPS, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau by Foreign Minister Iwaya  mofa.go.jp

Toquinho y Camilla Faustino - “60 Years of Career” Tour - Palau de la Música CatalanaToquinho y Camilla Faustino - “60 Years of Career” Tour  Palau de la Música Catalana

Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a ‘missed opportunity’ - Asia Pacific ReportPalau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a ‘missed opportunity’  Asia Pacific Report

FM Lin to attend Palau presidential inauguration - Taiwan TodayFM Lin to attend Palau presidential inauguration  Taiwan Today

Direct flights to Pacific paradise set to continue as funding extended - The Courier MailDirect flights to Pacific paradise set to continue as funding extended  The Courier Mail

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

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

Qantas to operate Palau Paradise Express - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsQantas to operate Palau Paradise Express  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs