Palau remains an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. The country has approximately 340 islands. It forms the western chain of the Caroline Islands in Micronesia, and has an area of 466 square kilometers (180 sq mi).
Originally, the island was settled approximately 3,000 years ago by migrants from the Philippines and sustained a Negrito population until around 900 years ago.
When it comes to politics, Palau is a presidential republic in free association with the United States, which provides defense, funding, and access to social services. Legislative power is concentrated in the bicameral Palau National Congress. Mainly, Palau's economy is based on tourism, subsistence agriculture and fishing.
The latest news on Palau is that China has barred its citizens from travelling to the tiny Pacific nation. It has been labelled by the Chinese government an “illegal destination” due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
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