See also: Index of Palau-related articles.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Palau:
Palau - island country and a United States Associated State located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is geographically part of the larger island group of Micronesia. The country's population of around 21,000 is spread across 250 islands forming the western chain of the Caroline Islands. The most populous island is Koror. The capital Ngerulmud is located in Melekeok State on the nearby island of Babeldaob. The islands share maritime boundaries with Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Administrative divisions of Palau
| State | Capital | Area (km2) | Population (Census 2000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North of Babeldaob | |||
| Kayangel | 1 | 138 | |
| Babeldaob | |||
| 52 | 272 | ||
| 44 | 2 104 | ||
| Melekeok | 28 | 239 | |
| 36 | 638 | ||
| 10 | 286 | ||
| 47 | 221 | ||
| 65 | 367 | ||
| 47 | 280 | ||
| Ngersuul | 41 | 267 | |
| 26 | 193 | ||
| Southwest of Babeldaob | |||
| 8 | 188 | ||
| Koror | 18 | 13 303 | |
| 13 | 571 | ||
| Rock Islands, (also called Chelbacheb) | - | 47 | - |
| Southwest Islands | |||
| Hatohobei | 1 | 23 | |
| 3 | 39 | ||
| Ngerulmud1 | 444 | 19 129 | |
| 1 The national capital of Palau was moved from Koror to Ngerulmud on October 7, 2006. |
The Republic of Palau is a member of:[1]
Culture of Palau
Education in Palau