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April 11, 2003 3:34 AM Geography and Climate Economy The FSM government consists of three separate branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial. However, operating very autonomous states, many governmental functions are carried out by the State governments. The Federated States have a very small commercial fishing industry. A push to re-address economic development is taking place, and leaders are exploring what economic development should look like in Micronesia. Culture Each of the four states of FSM have their own distinct culture and tradition though similarities including the importance of the Christian church, the traditional extended family and the matrilineal social structure. Ethnic ancestors of Micronesian include early settlers from Melanesia, Polynesia, and Malaysia. Apart from the Micronesians other inhabitants include people of European, Japanese, and American decent. Read our privacy and freedom of information policies.

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PALAU A spectacular 400 mile long strand of pearls laid across blue sea best describes this jewel of the Pacific. Made of limestone coral reefs lifted above sea level and undercut by ocean currents which over time have notched the basis so that from the air they look like giant mushrooms, the Republic of Palau is truly nature at its most majestic. 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. Apart from Kayangel, Ngeruangel and Angaur all the islands are inside a single barrier reef. Only eight islands are inhabited, for the entire population is 17,235 with the majority of them living in the provisional capital of Koror. There are an additional 2,500 foreigners mostly Filipino labourers. The Spaniards named the group Los Palos (the native name is Belau) and laid claim to them in 1898, selling them to Germany a year later. 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. The island group is divided into 16 states each maintaining the traditional clan system with English and Palauan the official languages. The people are warm, hospitable and generous and though they look more American than other Micronesians they continue to follow their old matrilineal culture.

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zfp=-1 About Homework Help Geography Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting Geography with Matt Rosenberg Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects ESSENTIALS World Atlas and Maps Geography Answers Glossary ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement More Palau Information CIA Factbook World Atlas Home Geography Home Page Palau Palau Introduction [Top of Page] Background: After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independent status in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986, but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year when the islands gained their independence. Geography [Top of Page] Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E

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Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Palau Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Map references: Oceania Area: total area: 458 sq km land area: 458 sq km comparative area: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm International disputes: none Climate: wet season May to November; hot and humid Terrain: about 200 islands varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs Natural resources: forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals Land use: arable land: NA% permanent crops: NA% meadows and pastures: NA% forest and woodland: NA% other: NA% Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging and illegal fishing practices that involve the use of dynamite

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MAIN INDEX Country Ranks Geography People Economy Transportation Maps ... [TOP] Pacific Islands, Trust Territory of the (Palau) Geography 1994 http://www.theodora.com/wfb/1994/pacific_islands_trust_territory_of_the_palau/pacific_islands_trust_territory_of_the_palau_geography.html SOURCE: 1994 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Total area km2: Land area km2: Coastline km: NOTE: The information regarding Pacific Islands, Trust Territory of the (Palau) on this page is re-published from the 1994 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Pacific Islands, Trust Territory of the (Palau) Geography 1994 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Pacific Islands, Trust Territory of the (Palau) Geography 1994 should be addressed to the CIA. Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - Enter your e-mail address to receive e-mail when this web site is updated. Your Internet e-mail address: http://www.theodora.com/wfb/1994/pacific_islands_trust_territory_of_the_palau/pacific_islands_trust_territory_of_the_palau_geography.html Revised 09-Aug-02 Photius Coutsoukis

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Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... Travel Reservations and Bookings More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Search 1Up Travel You are here 1Up Travel ADVERTISEMENT Country Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Country Guide Detailed Maps Hotel Database Country Flag ... Travel Warning Geographical Facts of Palau Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 458 sq km land: 458 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm extended fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm Climate: wet season May to November; hot and humid

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2000 INDEX 1999 INDEX 1998 INDEX 1996 INDEX ... [TOP] Palau 2001 http://www.workmall.com/wfb2001/palau/index.html SOURCE: 2001 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - Enter your e-mail address to receive e-mail when this web site is updated. Your Internet e-mail address: http://www.photius.com/wfb2001/palau/index.html Photius Coutsoukis Revised 11-Nov-01

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Volcano Live www.volcanolive.com Geography of Palau Palau Geographic coordinates 7 30 N, 134 30 E Location Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Terrain varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs; includes World War II battleground of Beliliou (Peleliu) and world-famous rock islands; archipelago of six island groups totaling over 200 islands in the Caroline chain Highest Point Mount Ngerchelchauus 242 m Natural hazards typhoons (June to December) Volcanic Activity No volcanoes Geography of Palau www.volcanolive.com

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Search the Net: History 100% Free Clip Art including world flags and 1000's more images and photos! Palau source: CIA World Factbook 1998 Palau Geography [Top of Page] Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 458 sq km land: 458 sq km water: sq km slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm extended fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm Climate: wet season May to November; hot and humid Terrain: varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mount Ngerchelchauus 242 m Natural resources: forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals Land use: arable land: NA% permanent crops: NA% permanent pastures: NA% forests and woodland: NA% other: NA% Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: typhoons (June to December) inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging, illegal fishing practices, and overfishing

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Palau Islands Geography Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E Map references: Oceania Area: total area: 458 sq km land area: 458 sq km comparative area: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm extended fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm International disputes: none Climate: wet season May to November; hot and humid Terrain: varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mount Ngerchelchauus 242 m Natural resources: forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals Land use: arable land: NA% permanent crops: NA% meadows and pastures: NA% forest and woodland: NA% other: NA% Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging and illegal fishing practices that involve the use of dynamite

36. World Atlas Palau, Oceania, Information Page palau, geography, Location Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean,southeast of the Philippines. Geographic coordinates 7 30 N, 134 30 E. http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/oceania/pwcia.htm

Palau (Source of information on this page credited to the CIA's - The World Factbook Background: After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independent status in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986, but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year when the islands gained their independence. Palau Geography Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 458 sq km land: 458 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 12 NM extended fishing zone: 200 NM territorial sea: 3 NM Climate: wet season May to November; hot and humid

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39. Palau (01/03) geography AND PEOPLE The Republic of palau consists of eight principal islandsand more than 250 smaller ones lying roughly 500 miles southeast of the http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1840.htm

[Print Friendly Version] Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs January 2003 Background Note: Palau PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME Republic of Palau Geography Area: 458 sq. km. (about 190 sq. mi.) in eight main islands plus more than 250 islets. Cities: Capital Koror (pop. 13,303). Terrain: varies from mountainous main island to smaller, reef-rimmed coral islands. Climate: tropical. People Nationality: Noun and adjective Palauan. Population: 19,129. Age structure 35.4% under 18, 6.6% over 65. Growth rate: 2.3%. Ethnic groups: Palauans are Micronesian with Malayan and Melanesian elements. Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Modekngei (an indigenous Palauan religion). Languages: English (official in all 16 states), Palauan. Education: Literacy Health: Life expectancy male 64.5 yrs.; female 70.8 yrs. Infant mortality rate Work force: Government tourism other services industry agriculture Government Type: Constitutional republic in free association with United States. Independence (from U.S.-administered UN trusteeship): October 1, 1994 . Constitution: January 1, 1981.

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BUBL LINK / 5:15 Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus A-Z ... About Palau A-Z Index Titles Descriptions CIA World Factbook 2000: Palau Ethnologue Language Database: Palau Maps of Australia and the Pacific Palau Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 1998 ... World Travel Guide: Palau Page last updated: 17 March 2003 Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk CIA World Factbook 2000: Palau Basic reference information about Palau, including details of geography, people, economy, government, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. Geographical information includes area, population, flag, maps, high and low points, co-ordinates, boundary length, border countries, climate, land use and natural resources. Author: CIA Subjects: palau DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa Last checked: Ethnologue Language Database: Palau A catalogue of all the languages and dialects spoken in Palau, with details of the numbers of speakers of each language. Author: Summer Institute of Linguistics Subjects: palau DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: usa Last checked: Maps of Australia and the Pacific Set of maps produced by the CIA covering Australia, New Zealand, and all the independent countries and dependencies in the Pacific Ocean.

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