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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Palau /pɑːˈlaʊ/, Belau n - Republic of Palau ⇒ 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: 20 000 (2003 est). Area: 476 sq km (184 sq miles)
Former name: Pelew Islands
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