Palau

British  

/ pɑːˈlaʊ /

noun

1. Former name: Pelew Islands.  a republic comprising a group of islands in the W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands; administratively part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands 1947–87; entered into an agreement of free association with the US (1980); became fully independent in 1994. Chief island: Babelthuap. Capital: Melekeok, on Babelthuap (functions moved from Koror in 2006). Pop: 21 108 (2013 est). Area: 476 sq km (184 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

We have also seen correspondence from Palau - the flag state previously linked to the vessel - stating that following US sanctions, Skylight was deregistered and no longer flagged to the country.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Treasury sanctioned both of the Yangs, saying they worked to set up a different resort controlled by Prince Group’s founder in Palau, another Pacific island-nation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Other migrants have been sent to countries that routinely violate human rights such as El Salvador, Rwanda, Eswatini, Palau and Equatorial Guinea.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

He says on 1 March, a sailor was killed on board the Skylark, a tanker registered to the Republic of Palau.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands became the independent nation of Palau.

From The 1995 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency