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Palau adopted its constitution in 1980 and became a self-governing republic in 1981.
Palau adopted its constitution in 1980 and became a self-governing republic in 1981.
On October 1, 1994 Palau gained its independence and currently enjoys a [[Compact of Free Association]] with the United States - under the terms of which the United States is responsible for Palau's defense.
On October 1, 1994 Palau gained its independence and currently enjoys a Compact of Free Association with the United States - under the terms of which the United States is responsible for Palau's defense.
In 2005, Palau was given $12.8 million in foreign aid from the US<ref>https://www.britannica.com/eb/topic-129514/Compact-of-Free-Association Compact of Free Association (Oceanic-United States relations)</ref>
In 2005, Palau was given $12.8 million in foreign aid from the US<ref>https://www.britannica.com/eb/topic-129514/Compact-of-Free-Association Compact of Free Association (Oceanic-United States relations)</ref>