Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines.
Humans arrived in the Palauan archipelago from Southeast Asia around 1000 B.C. and developed a complex, highly organized matrilineal society where hig ...
Longitude: 134.5
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Palau:
13,878.448 km
Terrain:
Varying topography from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs.
Natural Resources:
Forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals.
Industries:
Tourism, fishing, subsistence agriculture.
Population: 21,864
Most of the population is located on the southern end of the main island of Babelthuap.
Area: 459 km2
slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
Westernmost archipelago in the Caroline chain, consists of six island groups totaling more than 300 islands; includes world-famous Rock Islands.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| pau | Palauan |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| USD | United States dollar | $ |
Capital City: Ngerulmud
Local time: Friday, December 12 at 12:39 pm (GMT+09:00)
The flag of Palau has a light blue field with a large golden-yellow circle that is offset slightly towards the hoist side of center.
Bordering Countries
Palau has no bordering countries.
Palau is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Palau
You're in for a treat! Palau is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Rich marine life for snorkeling and diving
- Unique cultural heritage and history
- Limited infrastructure and services
- High cost of living and travel
- Health concerns such as dengue fever
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Palauan cuisine features seafood, coconut, and taro.
- Popular dishes include fruit bat soup and tinola.
- Freshly caught seafood and tropical fruits are widely enjoyed.
- Go diving in the Blue Corner
- Relax on the beaches of Rock Islands
- Explore the Jellyfish Lake
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