Palau
Republic of Palau
People: Palauan
Palau is located in Micronesia and has a population of around 16,733. Its capital city is Ngerulmud, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Palau has no land borders.
By the numbers, Palau is the 193rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 181st out of 196, with a population density of roughly 36 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Palau — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Palau |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Ngerulmud |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Micronesia |
| Population | 16,733 |
| Area | 459 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) $ |
| Official Languages | English, Palauan |
| Dialling Code | +680 |
| Internet TLD | .pw |
| Timezone | UTC+09:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | PW / PLW |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palau
What is the capital and currency of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud and the currency is the United States dollar (USD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud.
What currency does Palau use?
Palau uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Palau?
The official languages of Palau are English and Palauan.
What is the dialling code for Palau?
The international dialling code for Palau is +680.
What side of the road does Palau drive on?
Palau drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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