The Republic of Palau map

The Republic of Palau (Oceania countries) Satellite maps

Name: The Republic of Palau (The Republic of Palau)Flag: a rectangular, long and wide as the ratio of 8:5.For the blue flag, the centre-left has a golden Yuan Yue, the symbol of national unity and an end to foreign domination.The national emblem: a circle.The middle is a local characteristics of housing, the bottom engraved with "1981" - a reference to the Constitution that came into effect in 1981, the Republic of Palau established (at that time for the Autonomous Republic).Circle the bottom read, "The Republic of Palau."Independence Day: October 1 (1994)Capital: Koror (Koror)Physical Geography: land area of 493 square kilometers.In the western Pacific Ocean, 700 miles south of Guam, the Caroline Islands, the Pacific is one of the gateway into Southeast Asia.From more than 200 volcanic and coral islands of the island, located in 640 kilometers long from north to south on the sea, of which only eight are permanent residents of the island.A tropical climate.Population: 17,225 (1995).Micronesia is a multi-ethnic.General English.Christian.History: Palau, formerly Palau, Beilao.It was 4000 before the living.1710 was the Spanish explorers found, but until the late 18th century European talent began to get involved in this region, occupied by Spain in 1885, Spain in 1898 was sold to Germany.Japanese occupation in World War I, Japan's post-war rule in the appointment.During the Second World War by the U.S. attack.1947, the United Nations will host its reference to the United States and the Marshall Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia hosted a Pacific island to the four political entities.1969, Beilao start on the future political status of negotiations with the United States.May 1977, the Carter administration announced the suspension of hosting the 1981 agreement.In 1980 to form a government, renamed the Republic of Palau.Local 1981 Constitution came into effect.August 1982 with the United States signed the "Treaty of Free Association."According to provisions of the Treaty, after the end of the Trusteeship Council, Palau have the right to control domestic and foreign affairs, defence and security remain in charge of the United States.But the treaty in a referendum on many occasions, due to below 75 per cent of the required majority but not passed.In November 1993 the eighth referendum passed.May 21, 1994 at the United Nations Trusteeship Council No. 61 session, Palau and the United States government representatives announced that "free association treaty" Since October 1 the same year will take effect.October 1, 1994, the Republic of Palau to declare independence.November 10, 1994, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 956, announced the end of the last Trust to host Palau's status.December 15, 1994, Palau became the first United Nations 185 Member States.Politics: January 1981, Palau established a constitutional government.Implementation of the presidential system, the president and vice president elected by universal suffrage.State enforcement agencies by ministers and ministerial-level officials.The country is divided into 16 states, states on its own constitutional.Palau in the implementation of the presidential system, it is also retained the historical impact of the emirate system, there is a committee chiefs.Palau's paramount chiefs "Yibeiduer (Ibedul), have at least equivalent to the president's reputation. By both houses of Congress.Diplomacy: committed to working with all countries to develop friendly relations, especially with the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen cooperation between neighboring countries.Reproduced: http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-06/23/content_453256.htm

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