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Palau

Palau is a country in Micronesia, covering about 459 km² (177 sq mi). Its capital is Ngerulmud. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Ngerulmud
Continent
Oceania
Region
Micronesia
Area
459 km²
Languages
English and Palauan
Currency
United States dollar
Calling code
+680
Internet domain
.pw
World map with Palau highlighted in green and circled
Where Palau is on the world map.

Does Palau count as a country?

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