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Complete details about Palau in Oceania with capital city Koror

Country NamePalau (Belau/Palau)
Country CodePLW
Capital CityKoror
ContinentOceania
RegionMicronesia
Independence Year1994
Population19000
Surface Area459.0
Life Expectancy68.6 years
GNP105.0 (old 0.0)
Government FormRepublic

Spoken Languages

Chinese     (1.6%)
English [official]     (3.2%)
Palau [official]     (82.2%)
Philippene Languages     (9.2%)

Major Cities

Koror, Koror     (population 12000)

Palau's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: Easy ReaderTue, 22 May 2012 19:16:26 -0700
Kelp Klippings: Diving in Palau

Traveling to Palau from Los Angelesis quite an endeavor. Fly from LA to Honolulu to Guam then another few hours south to arrive in Palau. This is just under a day's travel. At this point, you are exhausted and only want to sleep in a bed rather than a ...   read full story


Publisher: Marianas VarietyTue, 22 May 2012 07:07:09 -0700
CNMI 1 took on Palau, 91-78

By Demalynn F. Sablan - For Variety IT was a close call for CNMI 1 as they went up against Palau last Monday during the Micronesian Basketball Tournament in the Gilbert Ada Gymnasium. The first quarter was the tightest quarter of all.   read full story

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Publisher: Saipan TribuneTue, 22 May 2012 06:59:47 -0700
Guam juggernaut too much for CNMI 1 read full story


Publisher: Roanoke College NewsFri, 18 May 2012 11:55:38 -0700
Roanoke students studying in Palau receive warm welcome from US Embassy

The US Embassy of Palau recognized 15 Roanoke College students this week who are studying in the North Pacific Island through the end of May. A picture of the group, along with Roanoke professor Dr. Chad Morris and anthropologist Kelly Duke, ...   read full story


Publisher: Liberty NewsFri, 11 May 2012 19:02:35 -0700
Palau encourages graduates at 39th Baccalaureate service

Liberty University graduates, friends and family had the chance to hear from world-renowned evangelist and author Luis Palau Friday night at Liberty's 39 th Baccalaureate Service in the Vines Center. Palau, who received an honorary Doctor of Divinity ...   read full story