Palau is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. Its capital is Ngerulmud, with a population of approximately 18K and a total area of 459 km². The official languages are Palauan / English and the currency is the US Dollar (USD).
Palau covers an area of 459 km² with a population density of 39/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $0.27B ($15,000 per capita) and gained independence in 1994. It has a coastline of 1,519 km.
Palau created the world's first shark sanctuary in 2009 — all 130 species of shark are fully protected in its waters. Jellyfish Lake contains millions of golden jellyfish that evolved without stingers over thousands of years of isolation.
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A marine lake with millions of golden jellyfish that have lost their sting — a unique snorkelling experience
UNESCO 445 uninhabited mushroom-shaped limestone islands with turquoise lagoons and world-class diving
One of the world's top dive sites — a dramatic wall drop with sharks, rays and strong currents
Ancient stone pillars from a lost civilisation — Palau's Stonehenge
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud.
The official language(s) of Palau are Palauan / English.
The population of Palau is approximately 18K.
Palau uses the US Dollar (USD).
Palau is located in Oceania, in the Oceania / Pacific region.
Palau has a GDP of $0.27B, with a GDP per capita of $15,000.
The best time to visit Palau is November–April. The climate is Tropical, hot and humid year-round.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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