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Palau - often referred to as Belau - consists of the far-western portion of the Caroline Islands, including the larger islands of Angaur, Babulthuap, Eil Malk, Koror, Peleiu and Urukthapel.

For over 30 years it was a part of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific under United States administration. It finally gained its total independence in 1994.

Palau is a beautiful tropical paridise, and one of the true unspoiled destinations on the planet. Most of the 100-plus islands are small low-lying coral islands, ringed by barrier reefs. The exception is mountainous Babulthuap, volcanic in origin.

The economy revolves around agriculture and fishing, but scuba diving in the pristine reefs is a growing-in-popularity tourism activity.

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Facts and Figures

Official Name Palau

Population 20,400

Capital City Koror (11,100)

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Languages English, Palauan, others

Official Currency US Dollar

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Religions Christian (50%), others

Land Area 508 sq km (196 sq miles)

Latitude/Longitude 7º 30N, 134º 30E

Highest Point Mt Ngerchelchuus 715 ft. (215 m)

Time and Date in Koror

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Maps

Palau Large Color Map here

Palau Map CIA version here

Palau Outline Map here

Palau Maps at UT here

Oceania Maps here

Suggested Links

Palau (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Palau PBS Site here

Palau Diving here

Palau Island Site here

Palau NET here

Palau Photos here

Palau Tourism here

Climate With its location to the immediate north of the Equator, Palau's weather is hot and humid throughout the year.

Average daily high temps are in the low 80s. Rain falls throughout the year, but most occurs from May to November.