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Country Name

Palau

Country Code

PW

Country Calling Code

+680

Country Profile

Destination Palau, a virtual travel guide to Belau (the traditional name). Palau is an independent republic since 1990. It was part of the Pacific Islands Trust Territory administered by the United States. The archipelago of the Western Caroline Islands chain has a population of about 20,000 (2010) people spread across 250 islands. Capital city of Palau is Ngerulmud in Melekeok state.

Capital Name

Ngerulmud

Languages

English, Palauan

Country Currency

US dollar (USD)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +9h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

20,000 (2010)

Country Area

459 kmē (177 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Tour the Rock Islands of Palau Snorkel in Palau's marine-rich lakes Swim amongst golden jellyfish at Jellyfish Lake Sunbathe on Long Beach Take a therapeutic mud bath in Palau's Milky Way Get up close with friendly dolphins at Dolphins Pacific Kayak in the brilliant waters off the Rock Islands Visit the beautiful beaches around Inoki Island Splash about under the beautiful Ngardmau Waterfalls Try fruit bat soup (Paniki) at Penthouse Hotel

News

The Kaselehlie Press FSM's News The CocoNET Wireless Australia based Pacific Islands News and Information. Pacific Islands Report Pacific Islands related News. Radio Radio Palau 91.7 FM Radio station Palau

Art Culture

Belau National Museum Records 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.

Economy Business

Yellow pages, Palau National Communications Corporation Online business telephone directory.

Transport

Palau Air Connections to Darwin, Manila, Guam and Micronesia. (Sevice suspended) 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.

Tourism

Education

Palau Ministry of Education The site provides information on Palau's school system. Palau Community College Institution for post high-school occupational and academic training.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR PALAU VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO PALAU: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: Tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November. 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. 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 - commodities: shellfish, tuna, copra, garments Imports - commodities: machinery and equipment, fuels, metals; foodstuffs

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