Palau
Palau is a state in Micronesia (Oceania) that has existed since 1994 CE. Its people spoke Austronesian languages (Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori).
The last part of the Trust Territory to gain independence, Palau entered free association with the United States in 1994.
See Palau on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1994 CE to the present
- Duration
- 31 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Micronesia, Oceania
- Language family
- Austronesian
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
Came from
Neighbours in Oceania
- Commonwealth of Australia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- French Polynesia
- Kingdom of Tonga
- French New Caledonia
- Chilean Rapa Nui
- Guam (US territory)
- American Samoa
- Samoa
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Republic of South Africa (apartheid era)
- South Africa
Questions
When did Palau exist?
1994 CE to the present, about 31 years.
Where was Palau?
Micronesia, in Oceania. Its capital was Ngerulmud.
What language did Palau speak?
Austronesian. This family includes Malay, Javanese, Cham, Tagalog, Malagasy, Polynesian, Maori.
What came before Palau?
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.