Country in Oceania

Palau

Palau is a Pacific island nation renowned for having some of the world's most spectacular marine biodiversity, featuring pristine coral reefs, crystal lagoons, and the unique Jellyfish Lake.

CapitalNgerulmud

LanguageEnglish, Palauan

CurrencyUnited States dollar

Population17k

Key Facts

CapitalNgerulmud

RegionOceania / Micronesia

GovernmentUnitary presidential republic

Independence1994

Area459 km2

Population density19/km2

Time zonePWT (UTC+9)

Calling code+680

Drives onRight

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HDI

0.767

Safety index

69.0

Internet access

67%

Life expectancy

74.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Ngerchelchuus242 m

Babeldaob Peak210 m

Ngatpang Hills190 m

Religion (est.)

Christianity79%
Modekngei9%
Islam6%
Other6%

Why Visit

Blue CornerOne of the world's top scuba diving sites, with drift dives past sharks and mantas.

Jellyfish LakeSnorkel among millions of harmless golden jellyfish in a landlocked marine lake.

Rock IslandsUNESCO-listed mushroom-shaped limestone islands with turquoise lagoons.

Milky Way LagoonNatural spa of white limestone mud in a hidden cove.

Pristine Marine SanctuaryPalau was among the first nations to create a national marine sanctuary.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Ngerulmud

391

Koror

11k

Airai

Climate Overview

27CJan avg.

27CJul avg.

3,800 mmYearly rainfall

Tropical, hot and humidClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyUnited States dollar

Official languageEnglish, Palauan

National day1 October

Electricity120V, Type A/B

Cities

Ngerulmud