Palau
island sovereign state in Oceania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Palau,[lower-alpha 1] officially the Republic of Palau[lower-alpha 2], is an island nation. It is in the Pacific Ocean. Palau is 300 miles (500 km) east of the Philippines. It got independence from United Nations trusteeship administration (administered by the United States of America) in 1994. It is one of the world's youngest and smallest nations. It is sometimes referred to in English under its native name Belau. The capitol of Palau used to be Koror. It is now located in Melekeok State.
Quick Facts Republic of PalauBeluu er a BelauベルーええとベラウRepública de Palaos, Capital ...
Republic of Palau Beluu er a Belau ベルーええとベラウ República de Palaos | |
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Anthem: Our Palau | |
Capital | Ngerulmud, Melekeok Statea[1] 7°21′N 134°28′E |
Largest city | Koror |
Official languages | |
Other languages | |
Ethnic groups (2000) | |
Demonym(s) | Palauan |
Government | Unitary presidential democratic republic |
Surangel Whipps Jr. | |
• Vice President | Uduch Sengebau Senior |
Legislature | National Congress |
Independence | |
1 October 1994 | |
Area | |
• Total | 459 km2 (177 sq mi) (196th) |
• Water (%) | negligible |
Population | |
• 2011 estimate | 20,956 (218th) |
• Density | 28.4/km2 (73.6/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | 2008 estimate |
• Total | $164 million[2] (not ranked) |
• Per capita | $8,100[2] (119th) |
HDI (2011) | 0.782[3] high · 49th |
Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
Time zone | UTC+9 |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +680 |
ISO 3166 code | PW |
Internet TLD | .pw |
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