On this day, 31 years ago, October 1, 1994 (August 26, 1994 in the lunar calendar), the Republic of Palau became independent. Palau Art Center Palau, the full name of the Republic of Palau (Palauan: BeluueraBelau), is an island country in the Pacific. Independence from the United States on October 1, 1994. The pillar industries are fishing and tourism. The main religions are Christianity and the ancient Modekngei sect. 70% of the population are local indigenous people, and the rest are mainly Filipino. The United States provides a large amount of aid to Palau. Its per capita GDP reaches $8900 and its per capita national income is twice that of the Philippines and Micronesia. It is one of the richest countries among the Pacific island countries. Palau's tourism market is tending to attract more tourists from East Asia and hopes that foreign investment will build more complete infrastructure. Beautiful blue sea and blue sky, Palau meets sea and sky, charming evening, aerial photo of limestone island, Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge