Surangel Whipps Jr.
Head of state · President of Palau / Head of government · President of Palau
- As of
- 2026-10-10
- Term
- Since 21 Jan 2021
Palau
MicrostatePublic data · traceablePalau is a microstate. Capital: Ngerulmud. Legislature: Palau National Congress. Official language(s): English, Japanese, Palauan. Population: about 21,729 (2017). Area: about 466 km².
- Official name
- Palau
- Administrative seat
- Ngerulmud
- Population
- 21,729
- Area
- 466 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar
- Continent
- Oceania
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Coast guard ships arrive in Palau
Taipei Times
- Published
- Oct 8, 2026, 12:00 AM
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Palau Bennazar in Photos
Robb Report
- Published
- Oct 7, 2026, 3:59 AM
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UW-River Falls professor discovers new orchid species in Palau
Pierce County Journal
- Published
- Oct 8, 2026, 1:11 AM
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CTF 75 leadership visits NMCB 11, Civic Action Team in Palau [Image 9 of 11]
DVIDS
- Published
- Oct 7, 2026, 12:22 PM