- Official name
- Republic of Palau Beluu er a Belau · Palauan
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- Region
- Micronesia
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 18,000
- Area
- 459 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Neighbours
- None — island or sea borders only
- Internet / phone
- .pw · +680
Where it is
Notable facts
- Palau created the world’s first shark sanctuary in 2009 and has protected most of its waters from commercial fishing.
- Jellyfish Lake holds golden jellyfish that have lost most of their sting after being isolated in the lake.
- Visitors must sign the “Palau Pledge”, stamped in their passports, promising to act responsibly toward the environment.
- The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon is a UNESCO World Heritage site of hundreds of forested limestone islets.