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Palau president calls for more climate change action • Apr. 11, 2025, 8:33 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Palau to remain Taiwan’s ally ‘until death do us part’ • Apr. 10, 2025, 6:54 AM ET (Taipei Times)
Palau president takes swipe at Peter Dutton over past 'sea levels' gaffe • Apr. 9, 2025, 8:25 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Climate change: we suffer the most says Palau president • Apr. 9, 2025, 2:54 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Palau president delivers barb at Peter Dutton over ‘water lapping your door’ hot mic joke • Apr. 8, 2025, 2:05 PM ET (The Guardian)

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Also Known As Republic of Palau • Belau • Belu’u er a Belau • Pelew
Head Of State And Government President: Surangel Whipps, Jr.
Capital Melekeok, on Babelthuap1
Population (2025 est.) 17,600
Form Of Government republic with two legislative houses (Senate [13]; House of Delegates [16])
Official Languages Palauan; English
Official Religion none
Official Name Beluu er a Belau (Palauan); Republic of Palau (English)
Total Area (Sq Km) 488
Total Area (Sq Mi) 188
Monetary Unit U.S. dollar (U.S.$)
Population Rank (2025) 220
Population Projection 2030 18,700
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2025) 93.6
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2025) 36.1
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2020) 77.9% • Rural: (2020) 22.1%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 71.5 years • Female: (2022) 78 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2015) 97% • Female: (2015) 96%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 250
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 14,110
1Ngerulmud capitol complex is located in the national capital of Melekeok.

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