Palau

State · 1996–2026 CE · at its largest around 1996 CE

A western Pacific island nation, formerly part of the US-administered Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, which became independent in 1994. It is linked to the United States by a Compact of Free Association.

On its lands while it lasted

• Koror (c. 1996 CE): Capital of Palau (1996–2006).
• Ngerulmud (2006 CE): Capital of Palau (2006–today).

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