PW — Palau

Palau is a tropical island republic in the western Pacific Ocean, part of Micronesia. Ngerulmud, on Babeldaob island, became the capital in 2006, replacing Koror. Palau is known for its stunning marine biodiversity and the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon UNESCO site. It uses the US Dollar. For developers, the PW country code and .pw domain are notable — the .pw ccTLD has been marketed as 'Professional Web' and gained significant international registrations. The +680 dialing code serves Palau. Palau's Compact of Free Association with the United States means Palauan citizens can live and work in the US, affecting immigration and identity verification systems. The .pw domain's commercial marketing strategy has made it more widely registered than Palau's tiny population would suggest. Ngerulmud is one of the world's least-known capitals. Palau's environmental leadership, including the creation of one of the world's largest marine sanctuaries, makes it prominent in environmental data systems.