Oceania/Micronesia
Palau
Ngerulmud
16.7K
459 km²
United States dollar
Coastal
English, Palauan
Historical Events
1000 - Settlement of Palau
Palau was originally settled by migrants from Maritime Southeast Asia.
1885 - Spanish East Indies
Palau was incorporated into the Spanish East Indies.
1899 - Transfer to Germany
Palau was sold to Germany following Spain's defeat in the Spanish–American War.
1919 - Japanese South Seas Mandate
Palau became part of the Japanese-ruled South Seas Mandate after World War I.
1944 - Battle of Peleliu
A major battle during World War II took place between American and Japanese forces.
1947 - Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Palau was placed under U.S. administration as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
1994 - Sovereignty and Compact of Free Association
Palau gained full sovereignty under a Compact of Free Association with the U.S.