Palau is a small island country in the western Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 21,000 people. Palauan and English are the official languages of the country. Palauan, a Malayo-Polynesian language, is spoken by the majority of the population, while English is used primarily in official and business contexts.
Religion:
Palau is a predominantly Christian country, with over 90% of the population identifying as Christian. Roman Catholicism is the largest Christian denomination in the country, with approximately 45% of the population belonging to the Church. Other Christian denominations, including various Protestant churches, account for approximately 45% of the population.
Ethnic Groups:
Palauan (Micronesian with Malayan and Melanesian admixtures) 73%, Carolinian 2%, Asian 21.7%, caucasian 1.2%, other 2.1% (2015 est.)
