Republic of Palau

Palau is in the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Melekeok. It is at 7° 30' North, 134° 30' East. Palau has an area of 458 square kilometres (176 square miles). The population is 20,956. This population is from a 2011 estimate.
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Economy
For currency they use the United States Dollar. The inflation in 2005 was 2.7%. The economy link (above) goes to a page that lists their commodities and trading partners.
Government
A new capital is being built about 20 kilometres northeast of Koror.
Education
In the year 1980, the literacy rate was 92%. This definition of literacy is portion of the population over 15 years of age, that can read and write.
Society
People here speak Angaur, English, Japanese, Palauan, Sonsorales, and Tobi. Religions beliefs here include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jehovahs Witnesses, Modekngei, other, Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Seventh-Day Adventist.
Time Zone
It is in the Palau (GMT + 9) time zone.
Administrative Divisions
Links
Directories
Official Site
Sources
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