What languages are spoken in Palau?

The official languages of Palau are Palauan and English, with Palauan being the most widely spoken language. Palauan belongs to the Austronesian language family and is closely related to other Micronesian languages such as Chamorro, Gilbertese, and Marshallese. English is the language of instruction in schools and is widely used in government, business, and tourism. In addition, some people in Palau speak Japanese due to the country's history of Japanese colonial rule.