Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is composed of over 200 islands with a total land area of 459 square kilometers and a population of around 21,000 people. Palau is a constitutional republic with a unicameral legislature and a president as its head of state. The official language is Palauan and the primary religion is Christianity. The country’s economy relies heavily on tourism which accounts for about 70% of its GDP. Other sectors such as fishing, agriculture and manufacturing also contribute to the economy. The government has taken steps to promote economic development through infrastructure investment and fiscal reform. Palau is an active member of international organizations such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization and Pacific Islands Forum. It also plays an important role in regional affairs by promoting peace talks between warring parties in other countries and engaging in humanitarian efforts around the world such as providing aid to refugees during times of crisis. In addition to these initiatives Palau works closely with its neighbors to maintain stability in the region while also protecting its environment from climate change impacts through conservation efforts and sustainable practices. The major newspapers in Palau are the Palau Horizon and Tia Belau. The Palau Horizon is the oldest and most widely read newspaper in Palau, established in 1964. It is published weekly and has a circulation of 4,000 copies. It covers topics such as local news, politics, business, sports, health, culture, entertainment and more. The newspaper also has a website which provides up-to-date news online. Tia Belau is another popular newspaper in Palau that was established in 1975. It is published on a bi-weekly basis and has a circulation of 2,000 copies. This newspaper focuses on reporting local news from all over the country as well as international news from around the world. Additionally, it offers features such as opinion pieces from experts and readers alike. Tia Belau also provides its readers with an online version of its content for those who prefer to read the news digitally. Finally, it offers services such as classifieds for those looking to buy or sell items or services within their local community.