| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | PW, PLW (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Palau |
| Capital city | Ngerulmud |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Member of | United Nations, Pacific Community |
| Population | 18,055 (2022) |
| Total area | 459 km2 |
| Highest point | Mount Ngerchelchuus on Babeldaob (242 m, 794 ft) |
| Lowest point | North Pacific Ocean |
| GDP per capita | $ 12,084 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | United States dollar ($, USD) |
| Calling code | +680 |
| Internet TLD | .pw |