Capitol of Palau

The Capitol of Palau is the palace of the Palau [National Congress]. It is located in Ngerulmud, the administrative capital of the country. Its design is based on the United [States Capitol].

History

The building's architect is Joseph Farrell of Hawaii. Planning began in 1986, and construction lasted from 1999 to 2006.

Details

The complex has three wings:

Legislative Building housing the Palau National Congress
Executive Building housing the Government of Palau
Judicial building housing the Supreme Court of Palau's Appellate Division.