Palau
Republic of Palau
Region
Oceania • Micronesia
Capital
Ngerulmud
The flag of Palau has a light blue field with a large golden-yellow circle that is offset slightly towards the hoist side of center.
About Palau
Palau is a country located in Oceania, specifically in the Micronesia region. Its capital city is Ngerulmud. With a population of 18,092, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 459 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 39.42 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official languages of Palau include English and Palauan.
The currency used in Palau is the United States dollar ($), .
Palau is a member of the United Nations.
In Palau, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+09:00 time zone.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Ngerulmud
- Continent: Oceania
- Native Name: Palau
- Demonym: Palauan
- Top Level Domain: .pw
- Calling Code: +680
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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