Palau: Flag, Capital (Ngerulmud) & Country Data

Palau is a country in Micronesia, with Ngerulmud as its capital, home to about 17,663 people. Below are its flag, capital, currency, calling code, ISO codes and the countries it borders.

About Palau

Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is a United Nations member state in Micronesia. Its capital and seat of government is Ngerulmud. It is an island nation with no land borders. The official currency is the United States dollar ($), using the code USD.

To call Palau from abroad, dial the country code +680. In international standards it is identified by the ISO 3166-1 codes PW (alpha-2) and PLW (alpha-3), which appear in everything from web addresses to shipping labels. As of 2025, its population is around 17,663.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Palau?

The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud.

What currency does Palau use?

Palau uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol $).

What is the country calling code for Palau?

The international dialling code for Palau is +680.

What are the ISO codes for Palau?

Palau has the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code PW, the alpha-3 code PLW and the numeric code 585.

What is the flag emoji for Palau?

The flag emoji for Palau is 🇵🇼. You can copy it from the top of this page.

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Population from the World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL); flag, capital, currency, calling code and ISO data from open datasets. Full sources and vintage on the data page. Dataset compiled 2026-07-02.