Palau - Revision history

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Ldrew at 00:20, 2 March 2013

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−	[[Image:Palau rock islands.jpg\|thumb\|right\|275px]]Palau is the smallest nation in the world. It is the westernmost cluster of the 6 major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands. Population in the year 2000 was 19,129. The archipelago includes more than 200 islands, of which 8 are inhabited. The religious majority is Roman Catholic.	+	[[Image:Palau rock islands.jpg\|thumb\|right\|275px\|Palau rock islands.jpg]]Palau is the smallest nation in the world. It is the westernmost cluster of the 6 major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands. Population in the year 2000 was 19,129. The archipelago includes more than 200 islands, of which 8 are inhabited. The religious majority is Roman Catholic.

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Ldrew at 00:20, 2 March 2013

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−		+	[[Image:Palau rock islands.jpg\|thumb\|right\|275px]]Palau is the smallest nation in the world. It is the westernmost cluster of the 6 major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands. Population in the year 2000 was 19,129. The archipelago includes more than 200 islands, of which 8 are inhabited. The religious majority is Roman Catholic.
−	[[Image:Palau rock islands.jpg\|right~~\|thumb~~\|275px~~\|<center>Rock Islands natural arch, Palau</center>~~]]Palau is the smallest nation in the world. It is the westernmost cluster of the 6 major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands. Population in the year 2000 was 19,129. The archipelago includes more than 200 islands, of which 8 are inhabited. The religious majority is Roman Catholic.	+

	== Jurisdictions ==		== Jurisdictions ==
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	{{Click\|Image:Volunteers wanted sm.png\|https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Help_wanted_on_the_Palau_pages\|Wiki Volunteers Wanted}}		{{Click\|Image:Volunteers wanted sm.png\|https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Help_wanted_on_the_Palau_pages\|Wiki Volunteers Wanted}}

−	To add your knowledge and help expand the wiki [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Help_wanted_on_the_Palau_pages click here]:	+	To add your knowledge and help expand the wiki [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Help_wanted_on_the_Palau_pages click here]:

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Lotje2 at 23:29, 6 September 2012

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Lotje2 at 23:28, 6 September 2012

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Lotje2: moved Pacific Island Guide content to Palau (Pacific Island Guide)

2012-09-06T21:03:51Z

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−	[[Image:Micronesia Area Map.PNG\|right\|450px\|Micronesia Area Map.PNG]][[Image:{{PalaArch}}]] ''[[Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research\|Pacific Island Guide ]] >  [[Micronesia\|Micronesia ]] >  Palau''	+	<div style="float: left; width: 24%;">
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−	~~See the CIA ''World Factbook'' at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ps.html~~

−	==~~= General Information ===~~	+	{{Forum badge
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−	~~[[Image~~:~~Palau flag~~.~~png\|right\|150px\|Palau flag~~.png]] Palau is the smallest nation in the world. It is the westernmost cluster of the 6 major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands. Population in the year 2000 was 19,129. The archipelago includes more than 200 islands, of which 8 are inhabited. The religious majority is Roman Catholic.	+	\| forum link = http://forums.familysearch.org/en/forumdisplay.php?f=10
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−	=~~== Historical background ===~~	+	<div style="float: right; width: 74%;">

−	~~'''700 A.D.''' Chinese made contact with the Micronesian and Polynesian inhabitants~~.<br>~~'''1525''' Spanish arrived~~<br>~~'''1886''' Spain took control.<br>'''1899''' After~~ the ~~Spanish-American war,~~ the ~~islands were sold to Germany~~.~~<br>'''1914''' The Japanese occupied~~ the ~~islands.<br>'''1920''' League~~ of ~~Nations mandated civil administration by~~ the ~~Japanese~~. ~~The Japanese population rose to over 100~~,~~000~~. The ~~indigenous population was 40~~,000.<br>'''1934''' They were annexed to Japan.<br>'''1942''' Bombed and occupied by the Americans during World War II<br>'''1947''' The United Nations placed Palau under U.S. administration as a trust territory (TTPI). A High Commissioner was appointed administrators for each district..<br>'''1951''' The U.S. Navy Dept.’s authority was passed to the U.S. Department of ~~the Interior~~.~~<br>'''1979'''~~ The ~~districts become states of the Federation, a judicial system was established, and an orderly transfer of government from the U.S. to the Federal States of Micronesia~~ is ~~made.<br>'''1986''' Palau becomes an independent part of the Federated States of Micronesia.<br>'''1994''' Palau becomes independent, in free association with the USA~~.	+	[[Image:Palau rock islands.jpg\|right\|thumb\|275px\|<center>Rock Islands natural arch, Palau</center>]]Palau is the smallest nation in the world. It is the westernmost cluster of the 6 major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands. Population in the year 2000 was 19,129. The archipelago includes more than 200 islands, of which 8 are inhabited. The religious majority is Roman Catholic.

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	*[http://www.micronesiagenweb.com/islands/palau/index.html Micronesia Genealogy Project for Palau]		*[http://www.micronesiagenweb.com/islands/palau/index.html Micronesia Genealogy Project for Palau]
	*[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/other/International/PALAU.html%7C Palau Mailing List]		*[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/other/International/PALAU.html%7C Palau Mailing List]
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	Go to the Internet at ''familysearch.org ''and click on the''Library''. From that tab, click on the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Choose a ''Place'' search. Then type in''Palau''.<br>Or, you can use a ''Film/fiche number search ''and look at the descriptions os these microfilms, all of which contain information about the Caroline Islands: '''1779918, 928558 items 2 and 12, 1717502 and 1717753.''' General Information		Go to the Internet at ''familysearch.org ''and click on the''Library''. From that tab, click on the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Choose a ''Place'' search. Then type in''Palau''.<br>Or, you can use a ''Film/fiche number search ''and look at the descriptions os these microfilms, all of which contain information about the Caroline Islands: '''1779918, 928558 items 2 and 12, 1717502 and 1717753.''' General Information
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Sandralpond: portal to unportal.

2012-07-16T21:55:40Z

portal to unportal.

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		+	*[[Palau Public Records\|Public Records]]
		+	*[[Palau Social Life and Customs\|Social Life and Customs]]
		+	*[[Palau Taxation\|Taxation]]
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		+	See the CIA ''World Factbook'' at https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ps.html

	=== General Information ===		=== General Information ===

−	[[~~Portal~~:Palau\|Palau]] is the smallest nation in the world. It is the westernmost cluster of the 6 major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands. Population in the year 2000 was 19,129. The archipelago includes more than 200 islands, of which 8 are inhabited. The religious majority is Roman Catholic.	+	[[Image:Palau flag.png\|right\|150px\|Palau flag.png]] Palau is the smallest nation in the world. It is the westernmost cluster of the 6 major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands. Population in the year 2000 was 19,129. The archipelago includes more than 200 islands, of which 8 are inhabited. The religious majority is Roman Catholic.

	The LDS Church had 426 members here, with one district (Koror) and 2 branches in the year 2008.		The LDS Church had 426 members here, with one district (Koror) and 2 branches in the year 2008.
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	'''700 A.D.''' Chinese made contact with the Micronesian and Polynesian inhabitants.<br>'''1525''' Spanish arrived<br>'''1886''' Spain took control.<br>'''1899''' After the Spanish-American war, the islands were sold to Germany.<br>'''1914''' The Japanese occupied the islands.<br>'''1920''' League of Nations mandated civil administration by the Japanese. The Japanese population rose to over 100,000. The indigenous population was 40,000.<br>'''1934''' They were annexed to Japan.<br>'''1942''' Bombed and occupied by the Americans during World War II<br>'''1947''' The United Nations placed Palau under U.S. administration as a trust territory (TTPI). A High Commissioner was appointed administrators for each district..<br>'''1951''' The U.S. Navy Dept.’s authority was passed to the U.S. Department of the Interior.<br>'''1979''' The districts become states of the Federation, a judicial system was established, and an orderly transfer of government from the U.S. to the Federal States of Micronesia is made.<br>'''1986''' Palau becomes an independent part of the Federated States of Micronesia.<br>'''1994''' Palau becomes independent, in free association with the USA.		'''700 A.D.''' Chinese made contact with the Micronesian and Polynesian inhabitants.<br>'''1525''' Spanish arrived<br>'''1886''' Spain took control.<br>'''1899''' After the Spanish-American war, the islands were sold to Germany.<br>'''1914''' The Japanese occupied the islands.<br>'''1920''' League of Nations mandated civil administration by the Japanese. The Japanese population rose to over 100,000. The indigenous population was 40,000.<br>'''1934''' They were annexed to Japan.<br>'''1942''' Bombed and occupied by the Americans during World War II<br>'''1947''' The United Nations placed Palau under U.S. administration as a trust territory (TTPI). A High Commissioner was appointed administrators for each district..<br>'''1951''' The U.S. Navy Dept.’s authority was passed to the U.S. Department of the Interior.<br>'''1979''' The districts become states of the Federation, a judicial system was established, and an orderly transfer of government from the U.S. to the Federal States of Micronesia is made.<br>'''1986''' Palau becomes an independent part of the Federated States of Micronesia.<br>'''1994''' Palau becomes independent, in free association with the USA.
		+
		+	== Jurisdictions ==
		+
		+	Pauau is divided into 16 states.
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		+	{\| class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" style="width: 99%; height: 100px;"
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		+	*Aimeliik
		+	*Airai
		+	*Angaur
		+	*Hatohobei
		+	*Kayangel
		+	*Koror
		+	*Melekeok
		+	*Ngaraard
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		+	\|
		+	*Ngarchelong
		+	*Ngardmau
		+	*Ngatpang
		+	*Ngchesar
		+	*Ngeremlengui
		+	*Ngiwal
		+	*Peleliu
		+	*Sonsorol
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		+	\|}
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		+	== Did you know? ==
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		+	== Research Tools ==
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		+	*Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research (Wiki article [[Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research\|click here]])
		+	*[http://www.micronesiagenweb.com/islands/palau/index.html Micronesia Genealogy Project for Palau]
		+	*[http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/other/International/PALAU.html%7C Palau Mailing List]
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−	Go to the Internet at ''familysearch.org ''and click on the''Library''. From that tab, click on the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Choose a ''Place'' search. Then type in''Palau''.<br>Or, you can use a ''Film/fiche number search ''and look at the descriptions os these microfilms, all of which contain information about the Caroline Islands: '''1779918, 928558 items 2 and 12, 1717502 and 1717753.'''	+	Go to the Internet at ''familysearch.org ''and click on the''Library''. From that tab, click on the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Choose a ''Place'' search. Then type in''Palau''.<br>Or, you can use a ''Film/fiche number search ''and look at the descriptions os these microfilms, all of which contain information about the Caroline Islands: '''1779918, 928558 items 2 and 12, 1717502 and 1717753.''' General Information
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	Go to the Internet at ''familysearch.org ''and click on the''Library''. From that tab, click on the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Choose a ''Place'' search. Then type in''Palau''.<br>Or, you can use a ''Film/fiche number search ''and look at the descriptions os these microfilms, all of which contain information about the Caroline Islands: '''1779918, 928558 items 2 and 12, 1717502 and 1717753.'''		Go to the Internet at ''familysearch.org ''and click on the''Library''. From that tab, click on the ''Family History Library Catalog''. Choose a ''Place'' search. Then type in''Palau''.<br>Or, you can use a ''Film/fiche number search ''and look at the descriptions os these microfilms, all of which contain information about the Caroline Islands: '''1779918, 928558 items 2 and 12, 1717502 and 1717753.'''
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	*'''[[Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research\|Pacific Island Guide]]'''		*'''[[Pacific Island Guide to Family History Research\|Pacific Island Guide]]'''
	*[[Palau Archives and Libraries\|Archives and Libraries]]		*[[Palau Archives and Libraries\|Archives and Libraries]]
−	*[[Palau Bibliography\|Bibliography]]
	*[[Palau Biography\|Biography]]		*[[Palau Biography\|Biography]]
	*[[Palau Census\|Census]]		*[[Palau Census\|Census]]