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Palau, Oceania

This post was last updated by José of onez on Thursday, 01 May 2025.

Melekeok, capital city of Palau

Image of Melekeok, capital city of Palau

Palau Flag

Flag of Palau

Palau armorial

armorial of Palau

Palau is a country located in the Micronesia sub‑region of the Oceania continent.

Easy learning about Palau

Palau is located in Micronesia
Oceania Continent
Palau has a population of 17,727 inhabitants
(2023 UN data)
Inhabitants of Palau are called Palauans
The country’s total area is 458 Km2
( 285 sq mi)
Human Development Index (HDI) Palau HDI ranks in position nº 71 worldwide
High Human Development
HDI of 0.797 (0.4 to 1)
(2022 data from UNDP)
Palau’s passport allows visa-free entry to 124 countries
Palau passport ranks in position nº 41 in the world
(2025 HP Index data)
Palau GDP per capita is $18,993 USD
(2025 estimated data from IMF)
Palau ’s LGBTI legal status Same-sex sexual acts are Legal
(2025 ILGA data)
Latitude & Longitude 7° 30' N, 134° 30' E
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Palau Capital cityMelekeok
Palau Climatetropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November
Most predominant religionRoman Catholic,
Second most predominant religionProtestant,
Currency name & code Dollar (USD)
Internet ccTLD.pw
Palau calling code+680

Palau administrative divisions

16 states
  1. Aimeliik
  2. Airai
  3. Angaur
  4. Hatohobei
  5. Kayangel
  6. Koror
  7. Melekeok
  8. Ngaraard
  9. Ngarchelong
  10. Ngardmau
  11. Ngatpang
  12. Ngchesar
  13. Ngeremlengui
  14. Ngiwal
  15. Peleliu
  16. Sonsorol

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