Palau

Palau is a presidential republic in free association with the US, located in Micronesia. Christianity is the predominant religion. Its capital is Ngerulmud. About 17,663 people live there (2025).

Capital

Ngerulmud

Population

17,663 (2025)

Region

Oceania (Micronesia)

Area

459 km²

Demonym

Palauan

Languages

English

Form of Government

Presidential republic in free association with the US

Religion

Christianity (77.8%)
Folk/Indigenous religions (5.1%)
Islam (4.9%)

Currency

United States dollar (USD)

GDP

$345.0M (2025)