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Palau

History

Palau became part of the US-administered Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
the Republic of Palau was established, giving Palau a new political framework.
Palau became independent under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.
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CapitalNgerulmud
Population17k
Area459 km2
CurrencyUnited States dollar

Short facts

RegionOceania / Micronesia
LanguageEnglish, Palauan
Time zonePWT (UTC+9)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Blue Corner: One of the world's top scuba diving sites, with drift dives past sharks and mantas.
  • Jellyfish Lake: Snorkel among millions of harmless golden jellyfish in a landlocked marine lake.
  • Rock Islands: UNESCO-listed mushroom-shaped limestone islands with turquoise lagoons.

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Planning questions

What is Palau known for?Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake, Rock Islands.
What is the capital?Ngerulmud.
Which language is useful?English, Palauan.
When is the national day?1 October.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Use Ngerulmud as the first planning anchor for Palau, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

Blue CornerJellyfish LakeRock IslandsNgerulmudStreet foodTea
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