Last reviewed: September 2, 2026
Palau is listed in Micronesia, within Oceania. Its capital is Ngerulmud. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.
Where is Palau?
For broad geographic classification, Palau is grouped under Oceania and the subregion Micronesia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.
What are the country codes for Palau?
The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is PW, while the three-letter code is PLW. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.
Borders and nearby geography
Palau has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: No land borders listed. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.