The Capitol of Palau is the palace of the Palau National Congress.[1] It is located in Ngerulmud, the administrative capital of the country. Its design is based on the United States Capitol.[2]
Capitol of Palau | |
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![]() A view of the Capitol of Palau. The flag of Palau can be seen at the top of its dome. | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Neoclassicism |
Town or city | Ngerulmud |
Country | Palau |
Coordinates | 7°30′01″N 134°37′27″E / 7.5002°N 134.6243°E |
Construction started | 1999 |
Completed | 2006 |
Client | Republic of Palau |
Technical details | |
Floor area | ? |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Joseph Farrell |
Website | |
Government of Palau website |
History
The building's architect is Joseph Farrell of Hawaii. Planning began in 1986, and construction lasted from 1999 to 2006.[3]
Details
The complex has three wings:
- Legislative Building (Central Wing) housing the Palau National Congress
- Executive Building (West Wing) housing the Government of Palau (President and cabinet)
- Judicial building (East Wing) housing the Supreme Court of Palau's Appellate Division.
National Capitol Complex of Palau
- Executive Building
- Judiciary Building
- Olbiil Era Kelulau building
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