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Palau Information

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Background

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.

Population

20,879 (July 2010 est.)

Government type

16 states; Aimeliik, Airai, Angaur, Hatohobei, Kayangel, Koror, Melekeok, Ngaraard, Ngarchelong, Ngardmau, Ngatpang, Ngchesar, Ngeremlengui, Ngiwal, Peleliu, Sonsorol

Administrative divisions

constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force on 1 October 1994

Independence

Constitution Day, 9 July (1979)

International organization participation

light blue with a large yellow disk shifted slightly to the hoist side; the blue color represents the ocean, the disk represents the moon; Palauans consider the full moon to be the optimum time for human activity; it is also considered a symbol of peace, love, and tranquility

Economy - overview

Market value of publicly traded shares

tourism, craft items (from shell, wood, pearls), construction, garment making

Agriculture - products

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Industries

Industrial production growth rate

Electricity - production

Oil - production

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