Palau

UPSC World Geography

Key Facts

  • Official name: Republic of Palau

  • Region: Western Pacific / Micronesia

  • Capital: Ngerulmud

  • Major urban centre: Koror

  • Currency: US Dollar

  • Political system: Presidential republic

  • Palau consists of numerous islands in the western Pacific.

  • It has close relations with the United States under the Compact of Free Association.

Key Pointers

  • Palau → Micronesia

  • Capital → Ngerulmud

  • Currency → US Dollar

  • Major city → Koror

  • Strategic region → Western Pacific

  • Important for understanding Pacific Island geopolitics.