Palau
Palau
The Republic of Palau, comprised of more than 200 volcanic islands
and atolls, is located in the western Pacific. Covering an area of
458 square kilometers, Palau has a population of about 20,000,
mostly Polynesian, Malay, and Melanesian. Residents are Christian or
Roman Catholic, and the official language is Palauan, with English
widely spoken. The Currency is the U.S. dollar and the capital is
Koror.
National flag
Palau’s flag is blue, with a golden moon at the center, a symbol of
national unity and an end to foreign domination.
 History
In 1710 Palau was discovered by Spanish explorers, and by 1885 it
was occupied by Spain. In 1898 it was sold to Germany, with the
Japanese later seizing it. During World War II the United States
occupied the island during the capture. In 1947, the Palau pay the
United States managed by the United Nations. October 1, 1994 the end
of trusteeship status as an independent sovereign state. In the same
year in December, Palau joined the United Nations.
Economy and cultural customs
Agriculture dominates the economy, with . Xi products, coconut,
betel nut, sugar cane, pineapple and so on being produced. Coral and
pearls are also cultivated, with the fishing industry being
developed.
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