Head of state: President Johnson Toribiong
Head of government: President Johnson Toribiong
Form of government: Republic
Area: 458 km2
Capital: Melekeok
Population: 20,519
Ethnic groups: Palaui, Filipinos
Religions: majority Christians, traditional religions
Languages: Palaui, other languages on some other islands
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Gross domestic product (GDP): USD 169.67m
Change against previous year: +1%
GDP per capita: USD 8,269
Swiss colony: -
Swiss exports: -
Change against previous year: -
Swiss imports: -
Change against previous year: -