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| COUNTRY GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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| Language: |
Palauan 64.7% official in all islands except Sonsoral (Sonsoralese and English are official), Tobi (Tobi and English are official), and Angaur (Angaur, Japanese, and English are official), Filipino 13.5%, English 9.4%, Chinese 5.7%, Carolinian 1.5%, Japanese 1.5%, other Asian 2.3%, other languages 1.5% |
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| Currency: | US dollar (USD) | ||||||
| Predominant Religions: |
Roman Catholic 41.6%, Protestant 23.3%, Modekngei 8.8% (indigenous to Palau), Seventh-Day Adventist 5.3%, Jehovah's Witness 0.9%, Latter-Day Saints 0.6%, other 3.1%, unspecified or none 16.4% |
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| National Holidays: | Constitution Day, 9 July (1979) | ||||||
| Economic Status: |
The economy consists primarily of tourism, subsistence agriculture, and fishing. |
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| Security: |
No regular military forces; Palau National Police. |
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| US Presence: |
U.S. Embassy in Koror
Airai State, in an area known as Omsangel (no street address) P.O. Box 6028 Koro, Palau 96940 |
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| Document Requirements: |
Citizens and nationals of the United States of America, with the exception of United States military personnel, must have a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens visiting Palau for one year or less, provided the visitor otherwise complies with applicable regulations, for example, on employment. U.S. military personnel must present official orders or documents certifying status; U.S. military dependents ten years or older must have a U.S. Government-issued photo-identification card showing the name, date of birth, and status of the bearer. For more information about entry requirements to Palau, travelers may consult with the Embassy of Palau, 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 452-6814. Visit the Embassy of Palau’s website for the most current information. Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page. |
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| Major Airports: |
Airports: 3, Airports w/paved runways: 1 Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR/PTRO) |
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| Risks and Precautions: |
There is no specific terrorism threat at this time. |
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| Mortality Statistics: |
Infant MR total: 14.07 deaths/1,000 live births |
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| Immunization Indicators: |
Required: None |
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| Infectious Disease Concerns: |
Dengue, filariasis, Ross River virus, and Murray Valley encephalitis are diseases carried by insects that also occur in the Pacific Island region. Leptospirosis is common on some of the Pacific Islands. |
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| Overall Quality of Medical Services: |
Health facilities in Palau are adequate for routine medical care, but limited in availability and quality. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. |
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| Recent Medical Threats/ Concerns/Warnings: |
Periodic outbreaks of measles have occurred on islands with inadequate immunization coverage. Cases of melioidosis have been reported from Papua New Guinea, Guam, and Australia; risk may exist on other islands. High attack rates of ciguatera poisoning from eating large reef-dwelling fish have been reported on some of the islands. |
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| Communications Info: |
Country Code: +680 |
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