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}}'''Palau''', also known as '''Republic of Palau''', is a <s>jellyfish</s> country in Oceania. She consists of approximately 340 islands | }}'''Palau''', also known as '''Republic of Palau''', is a <s>jellyfish</s> country in Oceania. She consists of approximately 340 islands. She is small and peaceful, and overall powerless without the protection of {{i|USA}} [[United States of America|America]]. | ||
She has a flag with one circle like {{I|Japan}} [[Japan]] and {{I|Bangladesh}} [[Bangladesh]], but the yellow circle represent {{i|Moon}} [[moon]], in contrary to most of the circles on other countries' flag, which represent the {{I|Sun}} [[sun]]. | She has a flag with one circle like {{I|Japan}} [[Japan]] and {{I|Bangladesh}} [[Bangladesh]], but the yellow circle represent {{i|Moon}} [[moon]], in contrary to most of the circles on other countries' flag, which represent the {{I|Sun}} [[sun]]. | ||
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== Dngwal (History) == | == Dngwal (History) == | ||
On October 1, 1994 Palau gained her independence and currently enjoys a {{I|Micronesia}}{{I|Marshall Islands}}{{I|Palau}} [[Compact of Free Association]] with the {{i|USA}} [[United States of America|United States]] - under the terms of which the United States is responsible for Palau's defense. | On October 1, 1994 Palau gained her independence and currently enjoys a {{I|Micronesia}}{{I|Marshall Islands}}{{I|Palau}} [[Compact of Free Association]] with the {{i|USA}} [[United States of America|United States]] - under the terms of which the United States is responsible for Palau's defense. | ||
Legislation making Palauball an "offshore" financial center was passed by the Senate in 1998. In 2001, Palau passed her first bank regulation and anti-money laundering laws. | |||
In 2005, Palau was given $12.8 million in foreign aid from the {{i|USA}} [[United States of America|US]]. | In 2005, Palau was given $12.8 million in foreign aid from the {{i|USA}} [[United States of America|US]]. | ||
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In 2015, Palau became a member of the {{I|CVF}} [[Climate Vulnerable Forum]] under the chairmanship of the {{I|Philippines}} [[Philippines]], and at the same time, the country officially protected 80% of her water resources, becoming the first country to do so. The protection of her water resources made significant increases in the country's economy in less than two years. | In 2015, Palau became a member of the {{I|CVF}} [[Climate Vulnerable Forum]] under the chairmanship of the {{I|Philippines}} [[Philippines]], and at the same time, the country officially protected 80% of her water resources, becoming the first country to do so. The protection of her water resources made significant increases in the country's economy in less than two years. | ||
In April 2022, Palau launched Ol'au Palau, a responsible tourism program aimed to preserve her natural environment and traditional culture. | In April 2022, Palau launched <i>Ol'au Palau</i>, a responsible tourism program aimed to preserve her natural environment and traditional culture. | ||
== Beluu (Economy) == | == Beluu (Economy) == |
Latest revision as of 23:52, 7 December 2024
Palau, also known as Republic of Palau, is a jellyfish country in Oceania. She consists of approximately 340 islands. She is small and peaceful, and overall powerless without the protection of America.
She has a flag with one circle like Japan and Bangladesh, but the yellow circle represent moon, in contrary to most of the circles on other countries' flag, which represent the sun.
Dngwal (History)
On October 1, 1994 Palau gained her independence and currently enjoys a Compact of Free Association with the United States - under the terms of which the United States is responsible for Palau's defense.
Legislation making Palauball an "offshore" financial center was passed by the Senate in 1998. In 2001, Palau passed her first bank regulation and anti-money laundering laws.
In 2005, Palau was given $12.8 million in foreign aid from the US.
In 2015, Palau became a member of the Climate Vulnerable Forum under the chairmanship of the Philippines, and at the same time, the country officially protected 80% of her water resources, becoming the first country to do so. The protection of her water resources made significant increases in the country's economy in less than two years.
In April 2022, Palau launched Ol'au Palau, a responsible tourism program aimed to preserve her natural environment and traditional culture.
Beluu (Economy)
Palau's economy consists primarily of tourism, subsistence agriculture, and fishing. Tourist activity focuses on scuba diving and snorkeling in the islands' rich marine environment, including its barrier reefs' walls and World War II wrecks.
Babel (Relations)
Chais (Friends)
- Beluu er a Ute - He protects me from threats, also adopted me for a while.
- Isirale - I am a very loyal friend of him. I always vote against UN resolutions concerning Palestine.
- Taiswan - Real China!
- Babeldaob - Our flags both symbolize the moon!
Ongul (Enemies)
- Erngeml el China - Fake China, stop illegally fishing in my waters!
- Palestain - Part of Zioncube.
Ngarar a blai (How to draw)
Palau has a drawing rating of trivial.
- Draw a ball.
- Fill it with blue.
- Draw a smaller yellow circle in the ball, slightly off of the middle and towards the left.
- Add eyes and you’re done!
Color Name | HEX | |
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Blue | #0085CA | |
Yellow | #FFD100 |