Currency
US dollar.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Oceania, group of islands in the north pacific ocean, southeast of the philippines.

Climate
Wet season may to november; hot and humid.

Terrain
Varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Ngerchelchuus 242 m.

Palau

Palau News:
	Guantanamo Uighurs sent to Palau Six Chinese Uighur prisoners from Guantanamo Bay have been transferred to the Pacific island nation of Palau, officials say.
	Palau move 'soon' for US Uighurs At least six Uighur detainees at the Guantanamo prison will soon move to the Pacific nation of Palau, US officials say.

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