Capitol of Palau explained

Capitol of Palau
Style:	Neoclassicism
Location Country:	Palau
Coordinates:	7.5002°N 134.6243°W
Architect:	Joseph Farrell
Client:	Republic of Palau
Construction Start Date:	1999
Completion Date:	2006
Floor Area:	?
Website:	Government of Palau website

The Capitol of Palau is the palace of the Palau National Congress.^[1] It is located in Ngerulmud, the administrative capital of the country. Its design is based on the United States Capitol.^[2]

History

The building's architect is Joseph Farrell of Hawaii. Planning began in 1986, and construction lasted from 1999 to 2006.^[3]

Details

The complex has three wings:

• Legislative Building (Central Wing) housing the Palau National Congress
  • Executive Building (West Wing) housing the Government of Palau (President and cabinet) Judicial building (East Wing) housing the Supreme Court of Palau's Appellate Division.

Notes and References

1. http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=200951 Constitution of the Republic of Palau
2. Web site: Palau National Capitol . Lonely Planet . 8 April 2019.
3. Web site: Capitol Building | . 15 February 2016 .