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    Palau

    Continent
    Oceania
    Capital
    Ngerulmud
    Population
    21,864
    Sub-Zones
    16
    General Information
    Basic details about Palau
    Population:
    21,864
    Area:
    459 sq km
    Currency:
    the US dollar is used
    Languages:
    Palauan, other Micronesian 1.9, English, Filipino 9.9, Chinese 1.2, other 2.8
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Palau
    GDP:
    $280.025 million
    GDP per Capita:
    $15,800
    GDP Growth:
    1.88%
    Inflation:
    12.8%
    Unemployment:
    1.7%
    Public Debt:
    85.2% of GDP
    Political System
    Governance structure of Palau
    Government Type:
    presidential republic in free association with the US
    Head of State:
    President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021)
    Head of Government:
    President Surangel WHIPPS Jr. (since 21 January 2021)
    Judiciary:
    Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 3 associate justices organized into appellate trial divisions; the Supreme Court organization also includes the Common Pleas and Land Courts)
    Administrative Divisions:
    16 states; Aimeliik, Airai, Angaur, Hatohobei, Kayangel, Koror, Melekeok, Ngaraard, Ngarchelong, Ngardmau, Ngatpang, Ngchesar, Ngeremlengui, Ngiwal, Peleliu, Sonsorol

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    No
    Diplomatic Presence:
    1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    3% (2023 est.)
    Industry
    9.9% (2023 est.)
    Services
    76.7% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $24.48 million
    Imports:
    $216.681 million

    Major Trading Partners

    India 41
    Turkey 26
    Taiwan 10
    USA 9
    Japan 5

    Economic Outlook

    Palau has a 1.88% GDP growth rate with 12.8% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.