Palau Government Republic; UN Member State (1994) Capital Melekeok Population 17 950 Land area 444 km² Max height above sea level 242 m EEZ 603 978 km² GDP Year 2014 Currency US dollar (USD) Languages English Palauan Sonsorolese Tobian Japanese GDP per capita 13 835 USD Useful links Government of Republic of Palau Pristine paradise Palau Pacific Community Membership 1983
