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 | | After eight referenda and an amendment to the Palauan constitution, the Compact was ratified in 1993 and went into effect on October 1, 1994, marking Palau independent de jure (after palau was independent de facto since 1986, when the trusteeship cancelled). |
 | | Palau is divided into sixteen administrative regions, called states: Aimeliik, Airai, Angaur, Hatohobei, Kayangel, Koror, Melekeok, Ngaraard, Ngarchelong, Ngardmau, Ngatpang, Ngchesar, Ngeremlengui, Ngiwal, Peleliu, and Sonsorol. |
 | | Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 °F (27 °C). |
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