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The Republic of Palau is located in the Northern Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines by about 700 km.-Bella.

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This nation is technically independent, meaning we don't really control it or own it, but we still support them to a certain degree. However, it was acquired in 1982 when they signed a Compact of Free Association with the United States.-Bella

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Today the United States does not control this country. It is an independant nation. But, through a contract the U.S. can give the country financial help, national security, and defense. In return we get the right to be on and operate their military bases.-Lauren

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The U.S. has been granted complete access to it's land and waterways, and in exchange we help their economy and protect their nation. We are also able to trade and invest back and forth with Palau.- Bella

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There wasn't a lot of opposition from the natives or otherwise in this country when the U.S. aquired it.-Lauren

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What is the current economic situation of the country? Population? What kind of government do they have?

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What is the current economic situation of the country? Population? What kind of government do they have?

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Palau has a presidental form of government meaning they elect seperatly a president and vice president. They also have a Cabinet and a Council of Chiefs to advise the way the president is working in relation to the customs and tradition in the country. In the country, a lot of their money comes from tourism and the rest comes from fishing and farming.(farming pigs mainly and growing/harvesting taro, cassava, and sweet potatoes) The population of Palau as of November 2, 2018 is 22,045. -Lauren

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Other interesting facts, culture, religion, and tourist attractions.

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Other interesting facts, culture, religion, and tourist attractions.

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In Palau more than 1/2 of the population is Roman Catholic, 1/4 Protestant, 8.9% Modekngei, 1.8% other Christian and 11.6% other as of 2005 and people 18 and older. A couple interesting facts are  Palau uses the U.S. dollar for their currency, many of the islands used to be coral reefs before sea levels lowered creating limestone islands, and  English is one of their official languages along with Palauan.

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-Lauren and Bella

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Today, we are able to use it's waterways and lands, we can trade back and forth with Palau, and we can utilize their military bases as well. -Bella

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-Bella