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	Culture of Palau - Alternate names, History and ethnic relations
		As of 1995 the resident population of Palau was 17,225.
		SE OF Palau is highly urbanized, with 71 percent of its population residing in Koror and Airai on the south of Babelthuap.
		Palau does not have a national military, although the young men's clubs of the village-states are still active; in the civil unrest of the 1980s these clubs were often called in to establish and maintain order.
	www.everyculture.com /No-Sa/Palau.html (3849 words)

	Palau - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Palau's most important islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu, which lie together near the same barrier reef.
		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).
		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.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /palau.htm (757 words)

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	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Palau
		Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, some 500 miles (800 km) east of the Philippines.
		Politics of Palau takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Palau is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
		While much of Palau's fragile natural environment remains free of environmental degradation, there are several areas of concern, including illegal fishing with the use of dynamite, inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste in Koror, and extensive sand and coral dredging in the Palau lagoon.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Palau (1686 words)

	ipedia.com: Palau Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Palau's most important islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu, which lie together near the same barrier reef.
		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.
		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.
	www.ipedia.com /palau.html (740 words)

	Palau - LOCATION, SIZE, AND EXTENT, TOPOGRAPHY, CLIMATE, FLORA AND FAUNA
		Each of Palau's 16 states has a government headed by a governor, who is popularly elected, in most cases, for a four-year term.
		Palau has no armed forces and does not have US armed forces within its borders except for a small contingent of US Navy Seabees who undertake civil action projects.
		Briefly, Palau is essentially its own country, but entered into an agreement with the U.S. (basically provides defense for Palau in exchange for land usage) in 1994 after in chose not to join the Federated States of Micronesia.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Asia-and-Oceania/Palau.html (869 words)

	National Alliance of Gang Investigators' Associations
		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 is a democratic republic with directly elected executive and legislative branches.
		Public Announcements are issued as a means to disseminate information quickly about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term conditions overseas that pose significant risks to the security of American travelers.
	www.nagia.org /international/Palau.htm (1788 words)

	Palau (09/06)
		Palau approved a new constitution in 1981, subsequently signing a Compact of Free Association with the United States in 1982.
		Since independence, Palau has established diplomatic relations with a number of nations, including many of its Pacific neighbors, and is one of two dozen nations that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
		Palau was admitted to the United Nations on December 15, 1994, and has since joined a number of other international organizations.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1840.htm (1895 words)

	Palau
		Culture of Palau The Republic of Palau is a matriarchal society.
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		Palau National Congress The Olbiil Era Kelulau, known in English as the Palau National Congress, is the chief form of...
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	Palau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Republic of Palau is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located some 500 km east of the Philippines.
		This Compact of Free Association was a hotly debated issue that Palauans voted down more than ten times since the 1970s, as provisions in the compact allow the United States broad powers, such as control of 51% of the island in time of national emergency.
		Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 °F (27 °C).
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palau (825 words)

	Palau \| Encyclopedia of Religious Practices
		The Republic of Palau, an archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, lies east of the Philippines and north of Papua New Guinea.
		Palau's first contact with Christianity was in 1710, when a Spanish explorer, Francisco Padilla, came upon Sonsorol, about 200 miles southwest of the main cluster of islands.
		Catholics in Palau have developed a strong devotion to the saints and to relics that might be deemed sacred.
	www.bookrags.com /research/palau-werp (1866 words)

	Palau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		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.
		This "Compact of Free Association" was a hotly debated issue that Palauans voted down more than ten times since the 1970s as provisions in the compact allow the U.S. broad powers such as control of 51% of the island in time of national emergency.
		About two thirds of the population are Christians (mainly 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.lexington-fayette.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Palau (803 words)

	Palau
		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).
		Long-run prospects for the key tourist sector have been greatly bolstered by the expansion of air travel in the Pacific, the rising prosperity of leading East Asian countries, and the willingness of foreigners to finance infrastructure development.
		In July of 2004, Palau Micronesia Air was launched with service from Palau to Yap, Guam, Micronesia, Saipan, Australia, and the Philippines.
	www.creekin.net /n143-palau.html (745 words)

	"Students Pow-wow in Republic of Palau - Forward.com"
		Palau, a former United States trust territory, is one of three countries in the North Pacific that vote in favor of Israel consistently whenever resolutions condemning the Jewish state come before the United Nations General Assembly.
		Palau is grateful to the U.S. for giving them independence, without any violence.
		The students thanked him for hosting them, and expressed their gratitude for Palau’s firm support of Israel in the U.N. Shalom Sokolow, a 17-year old senior, recited a special prayer for the people of Palau, compiled by his father, Rabbi Moshe Sokolow.
	www.forward.com /articles/students-pow-wow-in-republic-of-palau (918 words)

	Palau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The first inhabitants of Palau, probably from Indonesia, settled on theislands as early as 1000 BC.
		Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of82° degrees F. Rainfall can occur throughout the year, the annual average is 150 inches.
		The official languages of Palau are Palauan and English, except for three states (Sonsorol, Hatohobei, and Anguar) wherethe local language is official instead of Palauan.
	www.therfcc.org /palau-15511.html (651 words)

	Lonely Planet - Destination: Palau
		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.
		Palau is one of the world's truly spectacular scuba diving locales, with coral reefs, blue holes, WWII wrecks, hidden caves and tunnels and over 60 vertical drop-offs.
		Palau was named the number one Underwater Wonder of the World by CEDAM International, an organization of divers, marine scientists and conservationists.
	www.shoestring.co.kr /dest/pac/pal.htm (3887 words)

	Palau Travel Guide \| Palau Travel Information Guide
		Located between Guam, The Philippines and Papua New Guinea, Palau is an archipelago which is more than 640km (400 miles) long and harbours one of the world's greatest concentrations of corals, fish and other marine life.
		As such, Palau has some of the world's most spectacular snorkelling and diving locations and a well-developed diving infrastructure, with numerous operators offering a wide choice of facilities, including live-aboard dive tours to more remote sites.
		Palau's coral reefs are home to more than 1500 species of fish and 700 species of corals and sea anemones.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /country/219/country_guide/Australia-and-South-Pacific/Palau.html (199 words)

	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Oceania : Palau
		The Republic of Palau is a borderless country in the Pacific Ocean, located some 500 km east of the Philippines.
		Spain officially claimed the islands in 1686, however significant European attempts to settle on or trade with the islands were not made until the 18th century when the English Captain Henry Wilson ship-wrecked off Ulong in 1783(ibid).
		Palau was dubbed the « Pelew Islands » by Wilson.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Oceania/Palau.shtml (1144 words)

	Bio at BlinkBits. Palau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Palau was dubbed the Â« Pelew Islands Â» by Wilson.
		Palau's most important islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu, which lie together within the same barrier reef.
		The official languages of Palau are Palauan and English, except for three states (Sonsorol, Hatohobei, and Angaur) where the local language is official instead of Palauan.
	www.blinkbits.com /bits/viewforum/palau_bio?f=13250 (1920 words)

	wiki/Public holidays in Palau Definition / wiki/Public holidays in Palau Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Labor DayLabour Day (or Labor Day) is an annual holiday that resulted from efforts of the labour union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers.
		ChristmasChristmas (literally, the Mass of Christ) is a holiday in the Christian calendar, usually observed on December 25, which celebrates the birth of Jesus.
		Christ's birth, or nativity, was said by his followers to fulfill the prophecies of Judaism that a messiah would come, from the house of David, to redeem the world from sin.
	www.elresearch.com /wiki/Public_holidays_in_Palau (389 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)

	Do Christian students have any rights in public schools?
		These decisions led to a misguided emphasis in public schools on “the wall of separation between church and state,” a phrase Thomas Jefferson used in describing the effect of the newly written Constitution, which was quoted by the Supreme Court in Reynolds v.
		For the public schools of America the word establishment means that teachers and school officials-who are representatives of the government-may not do anything to favor religion or to favor one religion over another.
		Others believe that when public school teachers do not allow young children to express their faith in the classroom, children may think that religion is not valued or accepted by teachers whom they respect, thus violating the fundamental right of parents to bring up their children in a particular religious faith.
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	Airai -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The town of Airai is the largest town in Palau outside of the state of (Click link for more info and facts about Koror) Koror.
		Airai is most notable for its Bai (men's meeting house) being that it is the oldest one in existence.
		The turbulent rains of Palau did not treat ancient Palaun architecture kindly.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/A/Ai/Airai.htm (208 words)

	Background Notes: Palau 05/96
		After adoption of a constitutional amendment, Palau's courts ruled that the 68% pro-compact vote in an eighth referendum--held November 9, 1993--was sufficient to approve the compact.
		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.
		Palau's embassy in the United States is at Suite 407, 2000 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20036; tel: 202-452-6814; fax: 202-452-6281.
	www.umsl.edu /services/govdocs/backgroundnotes/41.htm (1737 words)

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	Category:Public holidays by country - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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	Excite España - Viajes - Australia Y Pacifico Sur - Palau
		Palau, the westernmost cluster of the six major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands, lies 1000km (600 miles) east of The Philippines.
		The Palau islands include more than 200 islands, of which only eight are inhabited.
		With three exceptions, all of the islands are located within a single barrier...
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	Palau Fast Facts
		Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 degrees F. (27 C.) Rainfall can occur throughout the year and the annual average is 150 inches.
		Typhoons are rare as Palau is located outside the typhoon zone.The average temperature in Barcelona is around 28 degrees Celsius in July during the day, and 20 degrees Celsius at night.
		The Palau island chain consists of about 200 islands located in the western Pacific Ocean, 528 miles (650 km) southeast of the Philippines.
	www.worldroom.com /pages/cg_palau/fastfacts/palau_fastfacts.phtml (708 words)

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		Palau is located seven degrees 30' north latitude, 133 degrees 30' east longitude.
		Palau consists of 200 islands, but only eight of which are inhabited.
		In my opinion, Palau is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, which people don’t not know much about.
	www.ag.ohio-state.edu /~ockint/countries/Palau.doc (809 words)

	Holidays in Romania -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Following is a list of holidays in (A Balkan republic in southeastern Europe) Romania.
		The official holiday is the (Click link for more info and facts about Orthodox) Orthodox (A Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox) Easter.
		Although the holiday is three days long, only the Easter Sunday and Monday are non-working.
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