Statement:
The Maldives has smaller land area than Palau

In the Country by land area rating The Maldives holds position #190 2020 out of 204 and Palau is #183 out of 204 2020.

Referencies:

  1. Country by land area 2020 by World Bank
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Land area (sq. km)' in descending order.
    The Maldives 'Land area (sq. km)' value is 300
    Palau 'Land area (sq. km)' value is 460