Palau is a Pacific island nation recognized globally for its pristine marine biodiversity, leadership in ocean conservation, and sustainable eco-tourism.
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Palau is a Country located in the Micronesia sub-region of the Oceania continent.
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The capital city of Palau is Ngerulmud.
Word: Jellyfish
Meaning: stingless lake
Basic Information
Capital City: Ngerulmud
Population: 17,663 (UN)
Area: 458 km² / 285 sq mi
People are called: Palauans
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
16 states
- Aimeliik
- Airai
- Angaur
- Hatohobei
- Kayangel
- Koror
- Melekeok
- Ngaraard
- Ngarchelong
- Ngardmau
- Ngatpang
- Ngchesar
- Ngeremlengui
- Ngiwal
- Peleliu
- Sonsorol
Where in the world is Palau located?
Geography
Latitude: 7° 30' N
Longitude: 134° 30' E
Geographical Subregion: Micronesia
Continental Region: Oceania
Climate
tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November
Human Development
HDI Rank: 84 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.786
Mean Years of Schooling: 13.3
Expected Years of Schooling: 14.1
Life Expectancy at Birth: 69.3 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Catholic
Second Most Predominant: Protestant
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .pw
Calling Code: +680
MapGeo Name: Palau
MapGeo Code: PW