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___ PalauDestination Palau, a virtual travel guide to Belau (the traditional name). This page aims to give you a broad overview of Palau's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you want to know about this Micronesian island nation, e.g.: official web sites of Palau, addresses of Palau embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Palau. |
 Palau's famous Floating Garden Islands | |
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Republic of Palau | Beluu er a Belau |
Country Profile |
 Flag of Palau Background: The Republic of Palau with its main island Babeldaob (Babelthuap), is an island nation in the northern Pacific Ocean, located some 700 km east of the Philippines, perched on the Kyushu-Palau Ridge. The westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands consists of 20 large islands and 566 smaller islands and is one of the world's youngest and least populated nations. After 47 years as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI), under US administration, Palau (Belau) opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986, but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year, when the islands gained independence. related countries: Federated States of Micronesia other Micronesian island nations: Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Northern Mariana Islands |
 Official Name: Beluu er a Belau short form: Belau int'l long form: Republic of Palau int'l short form: Palau formerly: Pelew Islands ISO Country Code: pw Time: Local Time = UTC +9h Actual Time: Thu-Mar-18 16:52 Capital City: Ngerulmud, Melekeok (on the island of Babeldaob) Koror, the former capital until 6 October 2006. Government: Type: Constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force 1 October 1994. Internally self-governed since 1981 until independence (from U.S.-administered UN trusteeship) on 1 October 1994. Constitution: 1 January 1981. Geography: Location: Oceania, group of islands in the Western Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines. Area: 463 sq. km. (about 179 sq. mi.) in eight main islands plus more than 250 islets. Terrain: A mountainous volcanic main island and smaller, reef-rimmed coral islands. Climate: Tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Palauan. Population: 20 000 Ethnic groups: Palauans are Micronesian with Malayan and Melanesian elements. Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Modekngei (an indigenous Palauan religion). Languages: English (official in all 16 states), Palauan. Literacy: 92%. Natural resources: Forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals. Agriculture products: Coconuts, copra, cassava (tapioca), sweet potatoes. Industries: Tourism, craft items (from shell, wood, pearls), construction, garment making. Exports partners: USA, Japan, Singapore (2000) Imports partners: USA, Guam, Japan, Singapore, South Korea (2000) Currency: US dollar (USD) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of PalauPalau GovernmentOfficial government website for the Republic of Palau. Office of the President Information on Palaus Presidency. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of the Republic of Palau Washington, D.C. Intergovernmental organisations Pacific Islands Forum Inter-governmental organization for the cooperation between the countries of the Pacific Ocean. Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Intergovernmental organisation of the Pacific islands. Statistics Office of Planning & Statistics Palau in figures. Maps Map of Palau Political map of Palau. Republic of Palau map Relief map of the islands.  Google
Earth PalauZoomable satellite view of the West Pacific Islands and Palau. Google
Earth NgerulmudZoomable satellite view of Palau's capital in Melekeok State.  Map
of MicronesiaMap of the Island States of Micronesia. Oceania
MapReference map of Australia/Oceania. 
A 'bai', a traditional men meeting house. |
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NewsMicronesia NewsCommunity website with Micronesia related news. The CocoNET Wireless Australia based Pacific Islands News and Information. Pacific Islands Report Pacific Islands related News. Radio WWFM 89.5 Radio in the Republic of Palau Radio station at Koror, easy listening, classical and jazz and Palauan music. |
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Arts & CultureBelau National MuseumRecords Palau's past and present through collection, identification, documentation, preservation, interpretation, education and research. Festival of Pacific Arts, Palau The Festival of Pacific Arts brings peoples of the Pacific together in a welcoming and social gathering to exchange cultures for mutual understanding and appreciation of one another's culture. |
 Palauan female dancers |
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Business & EconomyYellow pages, Palau National Communications Corporation Online business telephone directory. Transportation Palau Air Connections to Darwin, Manila, Guam and Micronesia. (Sevice suspended) |
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Destination Palau - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Palau: Koror, Angaur, Babeldaob, Kayangel, Ngemelis, Northern Reefs, Peleliu, Rock Islands, Sonsorol, Velasco Reef.Dive sites: Blue Corner, Chandelier Cave, Big Drop Off, Jellyfish Lake, Blue Holes. Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, kayaking, diving, tours and much more see below. Visit Palau Information about the island nation by Palau Visitors Authority. Palau Visitors Authority Palau information in German. Palau National Communications Corporation More visitor information from PNCC, the national carrier for local and international telecommunications services. Airai Palau Airai Beautiful site about Airai, the southernmost state on the island of Babeldaob. Sonsorol Island Sonsorol Island(Dongosaro) The official site of Sonsorol island state. Scuba Diving Fish'n Fins Scuba Diving with Palau's Pioneer Diveshop. Jane Rresture's Plau page Images and information about Palau. Pacific Island Travel Comprehensive page about Palau's culture, history and nature. Palau Islands Private page provides information about a "Place out of History." |
 Palau is a Dive Paradise © visit-palau.com |
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EducationPalau Ministry of EducationThe site provides information on Palau's school system. Palau Community College Institution for post high-school occupational and academic training. |
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EnvironmentPalau Conservation SocietyDedicated to the protection of Palau's environment. Palau International Coral Reef Center Established to support a self-sustaining, non-profit coral reef center and marine park that will provide a forum for coral reef studies, research and education. Micronesia Water and Wastewater training project Designed to improve the operation, maintenance, and management of water and wastewater utilities. South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) The Pacific region's major intergovernmental organisation charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources. |
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HistoryAncient PalauAbout Palau's history. The Legend of Ochaeo Until recently the history of Palau has been passed on from generation to generation by oral tradition, usually in the form of legends or myths. The Legend of Ochaeo, which is one of Palau's newer legends, is popularly accepted as historical, although it is not verifiable. |
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