Palau - Wikipedia
WEBPalau, [a] officially the Republic of Palau, [b] [7] is an island country in the Micronesia subregion of Oceania in the western Pacific. The republic consists of approximately 340 islands and connects the western chain of the Caroline Islands with parts of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Palau | History, Map, Flag, Population, Language, & Facts
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Palau, country in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of some 340 coral and volcanic islands perched on the Kyushu-Palau Ridge. The Palau (also spelled Belau or Pelew) archipelago lies in the southwest corner of Micronesia, with Guam 830 miles (1,330 km) to the northeast, New Guinea 400 miles (650 km) to the south, and the Philippines …
Visit Palau: The Official Tourism Website of Palau
WEBExplore Palau's underwater world, one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World. Dive with manta rays & sharks. Experience culture & hospitality.
A first-time guide to Palau - Lonely Planet
WEBSep 25, 2023 · A string of 340 volcanic islands spread against the deep blue waters of the western Pacific, Palau is paradise. Here's how to make the most of it.
Palau - The World Factbook
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Introduction. Background. Humans arrived in the Palauan archipelago from Southeast Asia around 1000 B.C. and developed a complex, highly organized matrilineal society where high-ranking women picked the chiefs.
Palau travel - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
WEBThe Republic of Palau is scenically magical. For such a tiny area of land, it packs a big punch. It's hard not to be overwhelmed by its extraordinary array of natural wonders: this is an archipelago of about 200 largely pristine limestone and volcanic islands, blanketed in emerald forest, surrounded by a shimmering turquoise lagoon.
Palau Travel Guide
WEBPalau is a remote little island country located in the Micronesia region of the western Pacific Ocean. It's neighbored by Guam to the northeast, Papua to the south, and the Philippines to the west, and these are your main connections for getting there.
Palau country profile - BBC
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Palau country profile. 19 December 2023. BBC. More than 200 volcanic and coral islands, many of them surrounded by a single barrier reef, make up the northern Pacific nation of Palau. The...
Things To Do In Palau (The Ultimate Palau Travel Guide)
WEBDec 21, 2017 · Palau is well-known for its beautiful islands and diving is one the top things to do in Palau. This Palau travel guide can help you on your Palau vacation.
Palau – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAgain though, it's the sheer beauty both above and under water that makes visitors rave about this small island nation. Palau is the site of the world's first shark sanctuary across 629,000 kilometers in exclusive economic zone and breeds a variety with 135 species of endangered sharks.