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	Palau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The president of Palau, who is both head of state and head of government, is elected by the Palauans every four years.
		Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 °F (27 °C).
		The official languages of Palau are Palauan and English, except for three states (Sonsorol, Hatohobei, and Anguar) where the local language is official instead of Palauan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palau (837 words)

	History of Palau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Palau instead approved a new constitution and became the Republic of Palau in 1981, signing a Compact of Free Association with the United States in 1982.
		Palau was the last Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands territories to gain its independence.
		Palau was selected as the venue for the American TV series Survivor for a 2005 season.
	www.historyofnations.net /oceania/palau.html (330 words)

	History of Palau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Palau was initially settled over 4,000 years ago, probably by migrants from what today is Indonesia.
		Palau, the westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands, instead opted for independent status in 1978, approved a new constitution and became the Republic of Palau in 1981, and signed a Compact of Free Association with the United States in 1982.
		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).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Palau (252 words)

	Palau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Republic of Palau (also spelled Belau) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located some 500 km east of the Philippines.
		After a long period of transition, including the violent deaths of two presidents (in 1985 by assassination and in 1988 by suicide), Palau voted in 1994 to become freely associated with the U.S. while retaining their independence.
		Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82° degrees F. Rainfall can occur throughout the year, the annual average is 150 inches (3,800 mm).
	www.secaucus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Palau (803 words)

	Palau (10/05)
		Palau is a democratic republic with directly elected executive and legislative branches.
		The main economic challenge confronting Palau is to ensure the long-term viability of its economy by reducing its reliance on foreign assistance.
		Palau gained its independence October 1, 1994 with the entry into force of the Compact of Free Association with the United States.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1840.htm (1895 words)

	Palau History & Palau Culture \| iExplore
		After liberation from Japanese occupation during World War II, Palau became part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, administered by the USA under a mandate from the United Nations in 1947.
		In October 1994, the Compact was endorsed and Palau was subsequently admitted to the UN in December 1994 and became a member of the IMF in 1997.
		Palau is a member of the two main regional economic organizations, the South Pacific Forum and the South Pacific Commission.
	www.africa.com /res/d.jhtml?destination=Palau&type=History (413 words)

	ABOUT PALAU
		Palau is the western most island group of a region called the West Caroline Islands, which is part of a larger region called Micronesia.
		Palau still exists under the Compact of Free Association with the United States, where both Palauans and US citizens are given special privileges in each other's land and the US gives the Palauan government money so that the US may keep the strategically located islands away from any rival foreign power's hands.
		Palau is one of the last places in the world to spot a legendary and nearly extinct dugong (sea cow), a sea mammal, and seven of the nine species of endangered tridacna giant clams--larger than yourself and up to 100 years old!
	www.fishnfins.com /Palau.html (1974 words)

	History - Palau - Oceania: history palau, defense united, association united, fighting war, first nation
		Palau was probably first settled by migrants from islands in Southeast Asia as early as 3,000 or 4,000 years ago.
		In 1783 a British ship was wrecked off Palau and European diseases, to which the Palauans had no immunity, spread throughout the islands; consequently, the population, which was estimated at 50,000, fell to about 5,000.
		In 1947 Palau became part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands established by the United Nations and administered by the United States.
	www.countriesquest.com /oceania/palau/history.htm (309 words)

	Palau
		Palau Visitors Authority english - it is a semi - autonomous body created by law to promote and encourage the development and marketing of tourism as one of the primary economic sectors of the Republic.
		Palau National Communications Corporation english - Hopefully you will find all the information you need here, whether you are planning a visit to Palau for the first time or are a frequent visitor looking up phone numbers with our directory listing search engine.
		Palau Pacific Resort english/japanese - Pan Pacific's Palau Pacific Resort nestles among 64 acres of lush tropical gardens with exotic tropical flowers on the western shore of Arakebasang hamlet in Koror....
	www.tuttinsieme.it /tutti/tut/oce/palau/palau.htm (473 words)

	Encyclopedia: Palau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Palau boatyard on Malakal Island, August 1973 Koror is the largest state of the country of Palau.
		Main article: History of Palau Palau was initially settled over 4,000 years ago, probably by migrants from what today is Indonesia.
		Palau is a Micronesian island nation in the Pacific Ocean.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Palau (2975 words)

	palau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		History of Palau: Heritage of an Emerging Nation
		Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82° degrees F. Rainfall can occur throughout the year, the annual average is 150 inches.
		About two thirds of the population are Christians, Catholics and Seventh Day Adventists, but Modekngei (a combination of Christianity, traditional Palauan religion and fortune telling) and the Ancient Palauan Religion is still the most commonly observed household religion.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /Palau.html (731 words)

	Ties That Bind: Compact Agreement Between Palau and US
		According to any number of encyclopedias on the subject, Palau is a group of small islands that form a nation in the North Pacific not far from the Philippines, though it is closer to Guam.
		Also, according to the Economic Report of the Republic of Palau published by the Bank of Hawaii in 2003, The Republic of Palau will receive $627 million dollars over the course of 15 years as a form of "rent" for waterways and other land that is freely used by the United States.
		Beyond security and economic issues, the true benefit to Palau as a result of the Compact is the understanding that the nation is a "free" nation enjoying all of the rights and benefits thereof.
	globalpolitician.com /articles.asp?ID=294&print=true (1097 words)

	History of Palau
		It is believed that the original settlers of Palau arrived from Indonesia as early as 2500 BC.
		Koror became the administrative center for all Japanese possessions in Micronesia, and by 1935 the Japanese civilian population in Palau reached almost 26,000.
		From 1947 until independence in 1994, Palau was part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands administered by the U.S. pursuant to an agreement with the United Nations.
	www.worldrover.com /history/palau_history.html (285 words)

	Palau
		Being a blood relative is important in Palau as kinship traditionally was and still remains the major determinant of social status.
		Palau’s earliest history remains mostly a mystery because exactly why, how or when people first arrived on the islands is unknown.
		As part of this arrangement, the US was to improve Palau’s infrastructure and educational system in order for it to become a self-sufficient nation.
	www.mnsu.edu /emuseum/cultural/oldworld/pacific/palau.html (1112 words)

	Palau - Gurupedia
		The Republic of Palau (also spelled Belau) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located some 500 km east of the
		Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82° degrees F. Rainfall can occur throughout the year, the annual average is 150
		The official languages of Palau are English and Palauan, except for three states where the local language is official instead of Palauan.
	www.gurupedia.com /p/pa/palau.htm (584 words)

	Oceanic Society - Natural History Expeditions: Micronesia: Palau
		Palau is a giant coral lagoon filled with islands harboring more species of marine life than any similar-sized area in the world.
		Palau is justly known for its breathtaking coral reefs, but the scenery above water is also spectacular.
		Palau is known as one of the best snorkeling sites on the planet due to its marine life abundance and diversity, shallow water accessibility, and clear water visibility.
	www.oceanic-society.org /pages/alltrips/trip13.html (273 words)

	donga.com [english donga]
		Palau, which is composed of approximately 300 big and small islands in the western part of the Caroline Islands, is located at the center of the triangle formed by Manila, Guam, and Papua New Guinea and also became part of the Spanish territory according to this royal order without even knowing why.
		With a population of 20,000, Palau is the country with the lowest population among the approximately 230 countries of the UN.
		Palau, the small island in the North Pacific, seems as if it does not have any relation to us.
	english.donga.com /srv/service.php3?biid=2004052004788 (994 words)

	Palau Country Guide - History and Government - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing
		History: After liberation from Japanese occupation during World War II, Palau became part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, administered by the USA under a mandate from the United Nations in 1947.
		In 1986, the governments of Palau and the USA agreed the terms of a Compact of Free Association, similar to those reached with other Micronesian Trust members, which allows for virtual independence under a US defence umbrella.
		Economic issues have dominated the political agenda in recent years, as Palau attempts to deal with the typical problems of all Pacific islands — isolation and lack of infrastructure.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /data/plw/plw580.asp (323 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In the late 1930s, Japan closed Palau to the outside world and began concentrating its efforts to develop military fortifications throughout the islands.
		When the USA began to administer Palau after the war, it hoped to spin it off with the rest of Micronesia into a single political entity.
		Palau's next president, Ngiratkel Etpison, a successful businessman and part-owner of the Palau Pacific Resort, was the first to serve out his term in full.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /micronesia/about_destin/palau_history.html (683 words)

	AllRefer.com - Palau : History (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		A major Japanese naval base in World War II, Palau was seized by U.S. forces in 1944 and made part of the U.S.-administered United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in 1947.
		Palau's constitution, adopted in 1980, prohibits nuclear weapons, causing a conflict with the Free Association Compact proposed by the United States in 1985–86.
		In a new plebiscite held in 1993 the compact was approved, opening the door to closer official linkage with the United States.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/Palau-history.html (267 words)

	Palau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Republic of Palau is associated with the USA in a compact of free association, officially attaining its independence in October 1994.
		Due to the complex history of Palau, including the long periods of foreign control and management of the islands, the actual ownership and title to much of the land in Palau is only now in the process of being conclusively established.
		As noted earlier, Palau is associated with the USA in a compact of free association.
	www.forumsec.org.fj /docs/IG/P11.htm (1992 words)

	Online Field Guide :: Project Profiles :: Palau, Republic of Palau
		Palau is one of the seven underwater wonders of the world, with dugongs, saltwater crocodiles, 550 coral species, 300 species of sponges and 1,300 varieties of reef fish.
		Although much of Palau’s human history is shrouded in mystery, there is evidence of habitation here from as early as 1000 B.C. Following European contact in the late 18th century, Palau passed from Spanish to German to Japanese rule, becoming a protectorate of the United States after World War II.
		In 1998 Palau’s corals were severely damaged by climate change—related bleaching, whereby warmed ocean currents and too much sunlight penetrating the water turned corals white, brittle and lifeless.
	nature.org /wherewework/fieldguide/projectprofiles/pal.html (504 words)

	Palau
		The tightly clustered Palau archipelago consists of the high islands of Babeldaob, Koror, Peleliu and Angaur in the south, the low coral atolls of Kayangel to the north east and Ngeruangel and the limestone rock islands of which there are more than 200.
		In 1946, Palau became one of the trust territories of the Pacific islands under the governance of the U.S.A. In 1994, it gained its independence and was admitted to the United Nations as its 185th member.
		Palau is rated as one of the Seven Under Water Wonders of the World by CEDAM International.
	www.janeresture.com /palau/Palau.htm (1362 words)

	Palau
		Until 1994, Palau was administered by the United States as the last UN trust territory.
		Palau has a bicameral parliament, a president, and a vice president.
		Palau: History - History Spain held the islands for about 300 years before selling them to Germany in 1899.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0837332.html (197 words)

	Palau (11/03)
		Palau maintains an embassy at 1150 - 18th Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036.
		Palau's per capita GDP of $5482 makes it one of the wealthier Pacific Island states.
		Palau has created a trust fund to be drawn upon after the cessation of Compact grants, the value of which had grown to $140 million by the beginning of 2000, but has been static in 2001-2002.
	www.state.gov /outofdate/bgn/p/36843.htm (1236 words)

	World History Blog: WHY STUDY HISTORY?
		"History is one damn thing after another,'' said Henry Ford, implying that there is no rhyme or reason in history, that there is no significant difference between a grocery list and a lengthy parade of empty facts and meaningless dates.
		He himself would have had to admit that without a knowledge and understanding of the long history of the internal combustion engine and the process of making steel, the Model-T would never have emerged from his innovative Detroit assembly line.
		What Henry Ford expressed, however, by his memorable aphorism, probably is a common conception that many people still carry around with them in their packed mental compartments for useless half-truths, dangerous generalizations and downright stupidities.
	world-history-blog.blogspot.com /2005/01/why-study-history.html (381 words)

	History of Palau - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		History of Palau - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		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 pacto since 1986, when the trusteeship cancelled).
		This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about History of Palau contains research on
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