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The following lists events that happened during 2023 in the Republic of Palau .
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The following lists events that happened during 2023 in the Republic of Palau .
Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Palau
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The following lists events that happened during 2022 in the Republic of Palau.
Palau is set to compete at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14 to 30 July.
Events in the year 2023 in the Comoros.
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