Changes

In 1947 Palau became a UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and was placed under the protection of the U.S.

In 1947 Palau became a UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and was placed under the protection of the U.S.

Palau adopted it's 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 1st, 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 1st, 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.

== Trivia ==   

== Trivia ==   

      

      

The CBS television reality show Survivor filmed it's tenth installment of the show among the islands of Palau. Tom Westman was declared the winner and sole survivor after spending 39 days in Palau. The artifacts and remnants of a once war torn nation as well as its stunning beauty and native hospitality was used as the backdrop for the show.  

The CBS television reality show Survivor filmed its tenth installment of the show among the islands of Palau. Tom Westman was declared the winner and sole survivor after spending 39 days in Palau. The artifacts and remnants of a once war torn nation as well as its stunning beauty and native hospitality was used as the backdrop for the show.