Palau

The Republic of Palau is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located some 500 km east of the Philippines. Having emerged from United Nations trusteeship (administered by the United States of America) in 1994, it is one of the world's youngest and least populated nations.

States

Main article: States of Palau

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Palau is divided into sixteen administrative regions, called states:

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• Aimeliik
• Airai
• Angaur
• Hatohobei
• Kayangel
• Koror
• Melekeok
• Ngaraard
• Ngarchelong
• Ngardmau
• Ngatpang
• Ngchesar
• Ngeremlengui
• Ngiwal
• Peleliu
• Sonsorol