Thomas Esang Remengesau, Jr. (born February 28, 1956) is the president of Palau. He became vice-president in 1992 and was elected as president in 2000; he took office on January 1, 2001. He wishes to make Palau less dependent upon United States aid, and to promote limited tourism. February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... List of Presidents of Palau See also Vice-President of Palau Categories: | ... List of Vice-Presidents of Palau See also President of Palau Categories: | ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... This article is about the year 2001. ... Tourists at Oahu island, Hawaii Tourism is the act of travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes, and also refers to the provision of services in support of this act. ...

Remengesau's father was Thomas Remengesau, Sr., another Palau politician who served as acting president twice. In 1984, at 28 year old, he was elected to the Palau National Congress (Olbil Era Kelulau) becoming the youngest senator in the nation's history. In 1992, he was elected Vice-President and served a full two terms. In 2000, Thomas Remengesau, Jr. won the presidential election, defeating Peter Sugiyama by a margin of 52% to 46%. He was reelected in 2004, defeating Polycarp Basilius by a margin of 66.5% to 33.5%. Thomas Remengesau, Senior was acting President of Republic of Palau twice (1985 and 1988-1989). ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Remengesau was educated at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, USA. Grand Valley State University is an American university. ... Allendale is an unincorporated community in Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ...

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