Palau
"Belau er Kid" (Our Palau)

Words by: collectively
Music by: Ymesei O. Ezekiel
Adopted: 1980

This republic in the tropical Pacific, formerly part of the U. S. administered Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, gained independence in 1994, yet adopted its anthem in 1980, when independence was first requested. The lyrics of the anthem are combined from several authors.