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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Guam’s population is 848% larger than that of Palau, a difference of 150,082.
Guam’s surface area is 17% larger than that of Palau, a difference of 80 km².
Guam’s population density is 708% higher than that of Palau, a difference of 272 /km².
Guam’s nominal GDP is about 25.0× that of Palau, a difference of $6.63 billion.
Guam’s GDP per capita is 168% higher than that of Palau, a difference of $26,222.
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Hagatna
Melekeok
167,777
17,695
540 km²
460 km²
311 /km²
38.5 /km²
$6.91 billion · 2022
$276.7 million · 2023
$41,833 · 2022
$15,611 · 2023
Oceania
Oceania
Micronesia
Micronesia
United States dollar · USD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Guamanian, Guambat
Palauan
+1
+680
.gu
.pw
GU / GUM
PW / PLW
Pacific/Guam
Pacific/Palau
Guam
Palau
| Measure | Guam | Palau |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Hagatna | Melekeok |
| Population | 167,777 | 17,695 |
| Surface area | 540 km² | 460 km² |
| Population density | 311 /km² | 38.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $6.91 billion · 2022 | $276.7 million · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $41,833 · 2022 | $15,611 · 2023 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Micronesia | Micronesia |
| Currency | United States dollar · USD · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Guamanian, Guambat | Palauan |
| Phone code | +1 | +680 |
| Internet domain | .gu | .pw |
| ISO codes | GU / GUM | PW / PLW |
| Time zone | Pacific/Guam | Pacific/Palau |
| Native name | Guam | Palau |
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Guam, a tropical island in the western Pacific Ocean, is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and a vibrant U.S. territory known for its stunning beaches, rich Chamorro heritage, and strategic geopolitical role.
Full Guam profile →Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of about 343 islands, forming the western chain of the Caroline Islands. Known for its pristine coral reefs and marine biodiversity, Palau is a popular destination for diving and snorkeling.
Full Palau profile →The capital of Guam is Hagatna.
Guam has a recorded population of approximately 167,777 people.
Guam covers an area of about 540 km².
Guam has a population density of roughly 311 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Guam has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $6.91 billion as of 2022.
Guam has a GDP per capita of approximately $41,833.
Guam uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Guam is located in Micronesia, Oceania.
People from Guam are referred to as Guamanian, Guambat.
The international dialing code for Guam is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guam is .gu.
Guam uses the Pacific/Guam time zone.
Guam, a tropical island in the western Pacific Ocean, is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and a vibrant U.S. territory known for its stunning beaches, rich Chamorro heritage, and strategic geopolitical role.
The capital of Palau is Melekeok.
Palau has a recorded population of approximately 17,695 people.
Palau covers an area of about 460 km².
Palau has a population density of roughly 38.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Palau has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $276.7 million as of 2023.
Palau has a GDP per capita of approximately $15,611.
Palau uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Palau is located in Micronesia, Oceania.
People from Palau are referred to as Palauan.
The international dialing code for Palau is +680.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Palau is .pw.
Palau uses the Pacific/Palau time zone.
Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago consisting of about 343 islands, forming the western chain of the Caroline Islands. Known for its pristine coral reefs and marine biodiversity, Palau is a popular destination for diving and snorkeling.