During World War II Maug Islands were Japanese-based station weather reports. The islands have a tropical marine climate moderated by seasonal northeast trade winds.

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Liczba population in 2001 was 5 556 persons. District is divided into two parts. Both are located on the island. Between them lies a district Palauli. Gautavai is the administrative center. In the province of growing tea and coffee. Samoans view some Western traditions to be sinful and mora.

On most islands kokosowa palm tree grows. Palau exports of fish, coconut oil and copra, arts and crafts products tortoiseshell. Develops tourism, water sports. As one of the few countries in the world of Palau has no foreign debt.

Alcohol was prohibited on Pitcairn prior to 1991, but a six-month license to import alcohol. The Pitcairn Islands are an overseas territory.