Palau Economy

People of Palau : The total population of the Republic of Palau is almost 18,400. The Palauan people form the majority of the entire population. The minorities are Filipino, Chinese and other races of Asia, Carolinian, and Micronesian etc. The official language of the country is Palauan. However Angaur, Filipino, English, Chinese, Japanese, Carolinian etc languages are also spoken in various parts of the country.

Arts, Culture and Music of Palau :

Art : Art is given very much importance in Palau. Carvers, shell jewelry, weavers etc are practiced in various regions of the country. Painting is also a very popular art form. Besides that some local handicrafts also exists in Palau.

Culture : In the presence of various ethnicities, Palau has formed a rich culture. Dance and music are considered as two very important aspects of Palauan culture. Various festivals and rituals have been adopted from the different races and tribes in Palau.

Music : In the music of Palau, great influence of United States and Western Europe and Japan is felt. In modern generation is inclined towards pop music. Besides that Palauan country music and folk music are also very popular.

Flag of Palau : The flag of Palau is really beautiful. The base color of the flag is light blue and it bears a yellow disk. The disk is positioned in the center of the flag, stretched a little towards the hoist side. The yellow circle signifies the moon, which is a symbol of peace. The blue field does not symbolize the Pacific Ocean. Rather is the symbol of political independence.

Economy of Palau : The three primary aspects of the economy of Palau are tourism, agriculture and fishing. The natural resources of the country are gold and other minerals, forests etc. The agricultural products are copra, coconuts, tropical cassava, sweet potatoes and so on. Some of the industries that are growing largely in this country are tourism, craft items made of shell, wood, pearls etc. The primary export commodities are shellfish, copra, tuna, garments and so on. US, Singapore and Japan are the nations that take part in this export trade with Palau.