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Asia & Pacific · reference

🇵🇼 Palau

Presidential republic in free association with the United States

SystemPresidential republic in free association with the United States
Head of statePresident Surangel Whipps Jr. (head of state and government)
LegislatureNational Congress (Olbiil Era Kelulau) · a 13-member Senate and a 16-member House of Delegates, non-partisan
ElectionsFree and competitive non-partisan elections
Last election2024-11-05 · general election, re-electing Whipps
Next election2028-11-07 · general election due

Palau is one of the few remaining states that recognise Taiwan, and it has publicly reported Chinese pressure campaigns and cyberattacks linked to that stance. Its US compact funds government operations and grants military access as Washington expands Pacific radar and port infrastructure there. The pristine-ocean sanctuary and high-value tourism model anchor its economy.

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