Oceania, Aotearoa and Australia
Palauans
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Lands
the Republic of Palau in the western Pacific, with 16 states on Babeldaob, Koror and other islands
Countries Palau
Facts 3
Today
Palauans still use the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a World Heritage site since 2012, for cultural purposes under a traditional governance system.
As of 2012 Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Governance
Palau's Council of Chiefs, made up of the highest traditional chiefs from each state, advises the President on traditional laws and customs.
Source: Palau Visitors Authority, Government (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Governance
Palau's national congress is the Olbiil Era Kelulau, a Palauan name translated as the house of whispers.
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