Palau is an archipelago of over 500 islands located in the western Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines and north of Indonesia. It is one of the smallest countries in the world, both in terms of land area and population.

Palau was first inhabited by Austronesian peoples, and later became a Spanish colony in the late 19th century. In the early 20th century, it was occupied by Japan, and then by the United States after World War II. Palau became a self-governing territory of the United States in the 1970s, and gained independence in 1994.

Palau has a presidential representative democratic republic form of government, with a president as the head of state and government. It is a member of the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum, and has strong ties to the United States. The economy of Palau is largely based on tourism, with the country being known for its pristine beaches and coral reefs.

Palau faces several challenges, including climate change, overfishing, and a reliance on foreign aid. It has also faced criticism for its alleged role as a tax haven and for its treatment of foreign workers. However, Palau has also been recognized for its efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable tourism.

Palau maintains contact with 10 countries. The five most intense relations Palau has are with: India with a score of 6 032 , Philippines with a score of 4 835 , Serbia with a score of 4 791 , Taiwan with a score of 3 079 , and Japan with a score of 2 820 .

The top five closest relations from Palau are: Serbia with a score of 6.48 , India with a score of 6.47 , Taiwan with a score of 6.46 , Marshall Islands with a score of 6.22 , and Israel with a score of 6.19 .

While, the top five strained relations from Palau are: Spain with a score of 4.23 , Australia with a score of 5.05 , Philippines with a score of 5.4 , Japan with a score of 5.44 , and United States with a score of 5.99 .