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In 1574, Palau became part of the Spanish East Indies. In 1899, the islands became part of German New Guinea. After World War I, the Palau islands were made a part of the Japanese South Seas Mandate. In 1947, Palau was made a part of the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1994, Palau became independent under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau Palau], (accessed 3 January 2021).</ref> | In 1574, Palau became part of the Spanish East Indies. In 1899, the islands became part of German New Guinea. After World War I, the Palau islands were made a part of the Japanese South Seas Mandate. In 1947, Palau was made a part of the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1994, Palau became independent under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau Palau], (accessed 3 January 2021).</ref> | ||
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Resources[edit | edit source]
Offices to Contact[edit | edit source]
Supreme Court
Trial Clerk of Courts
Telehone: (680) 488-2607(Koror)
- (680) 488-3331(Koror)
- (680) 488-4979(Koror)
- (680) 767-2607(Ngerulmud)
Fax: (680) 488-2708(Koror)
- (680) 767-2606(Ngerulmud)
The Supreme Court in Koror is located on the main road, across from Palau High School.
Birth and death records from the Trust Territory Archives (1800-1986) are on microfilm at:
- United States National Archives
- University of Hawaii, Manoa, Pacific Collection
- National Archives of the Federated States of Micronesia at Palikir,Pohnpei
Background[edit | edit source]
In 1574, Palau became part of the Spanish East Indies. In 1899, the islands became part of German New Guinea. After World War I, the Palau islands were made a part of the Japanese South Seas Mandate. In 1947, Palau was made a part of the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1994, Palau became independent under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.[1]