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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Palau’s population is 48% larger than that of Nauru, a difference of 5,748.
Palau’s surface area is about 23.0× that of Nauru, a difference of 440 km².
Nauru’s population density is about 15.5× that of Palau, a difference of 559 /km².
Palau’s nominal GDP is 70% larger than that of Nauru, a difference of $114.1 million.
Palau’s GDP per capita is 15% higher than that of Nauru, a difference of $2,002.
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Yaren
Melekeok
11,947
17,695
20 km²
460 km²
597 /km²
38.5 /km²
$162.6 million · 2024
$276.7 million · 2023
$13,609 · 2024
$15,611 · 2023
Oceania
Oceania
Micronesia
Micronesia
Australian dollar · AUD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Nauruan
Palauan
+674
+680
.nr
.pw
NR / NRU
PW / PLW
Pacific/Nauru
Pacific/Palau
Nauru
Palau
| Measure | Nauru | Palau |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Yaren | Melekeok |
| Population | 11,947 | 17,695 |
| Surface area | 20 km² | 460 km² |
| Population density | 597 /km² | 38.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $162.6 million · 2024 | $276.7 million · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $13,609 · 2024 | $15,611 · 2023 |
| Region | Oceania | Oceania |
| Subregion | Micronesia | Micronesia |
| Currency | Australian dollar · AUD · $ | United States dollar · USD · $ |
| Nationality | Nauruan | Palauan |
| Phone code | +674 | +680 |
| Internet domain | .nr | .pw |
| ISO codes | NR / NRU | PW / PLW |
| Time zone | Pacific/Nauru | Pacific/Palau |
| Native name | Nauru | Palau |
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Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, is an island country in Oceania, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island, part of Kiribati, 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest and lowest-lying island country, with a land area of 21 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi).
Full Nauru 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 Nauru is Yaren.
Nauru has a recorded population of approximately 11,947 people.
Nauru covers an area of about 20 km².
Nauru has a population density of roughly 597 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Nauru has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $162.6 million as of 2024.
Nauru has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,609.
Nauru uses the Australian dollar (AUD), with the symbol $.
Nauru is located in Micronesia, Oceania.
People from Nauru are referred to as Nauruan.
The international dialing code for Nauru is +674.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nauru is .nr.
Nauru uses the Pacific/Nauru time zone.
Nauru, officially the Republic of Nauru, is an island country in Oceania, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbour is Banaba Island, part of Kiribati, 300 kilometres (190 mi) to the east. Nauru is the world's smallest and lowest-lying island country, with a land area of 21 square kilometres (8.1 sq mi).
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.