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A view from Palau
…we find ourselves increasingly isolated and vulnerable to the impacts of globalization. Like most small, developing island nations, we are working diligently to take our place as a member of the global economy. However, we lack the tools and the capacity that larger nations have to bridge the gap from developing to developed status. This vulnerability is further intensified by the adverse- impacts of climate change.
Address to World Summit on Sustainable Development by the Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, 2002.
| Capital: | Koror
| | Population: | 19 129 [2000]
| | Land Area: | 488 sq. km
| | Max Height [above Sea – level]: | 213.5 m [Mt. Ngerechelchuus]
| | Rainfall: | Maritime tropical rainy climate.
| | EEZ: | 629 000 sq. km
| | Mean Temperature: | 27º C [82º F]
| | GDP per Capita: | $6 157 [2001]
| | Currency: | U.S Dollar
| | Languages: | Palau and English
| | Government: | Independent nation in free association with the United States.
| | SOPAC Membership: | Full Members in 2003. |
Country Representative to SOPAC
Sandra S. PierantozziMinister of State Ministry of State Republic of Palau P.O. Box 100 Koror ROP 96940 Palau Tel: (680) 488-2509/1189 Fax: (680) 488-2443 E-Mail: state@palaugov.net
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