Palau
Palau is in Oceania. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- Region
- Oceania
- Subregion
- Mikronesien
- Area
- 459 km²
- Population
- 17,663
- Languages
- English, Palauan
- Neighbours
- No land borders (island / isolated)
Did you know?
- Nature
In Jellyfish Lake live millions of jellyfish that have largely lost their stinging cells — swimming among them is harmless.
- Nature
In 2009 Palau established the world’s first shark sanctuary and later placed nearly its entire marine zone under protection.
- Oddities
On entry you must sign a “Palau Pledge” in your passport — a promise to protect nature.
- Nature
Palau was the first country to ban sunscreens with reef-harming ingredients.
Frequently asked questions about Palau
Ngerulmud is the capital of Palau.
Palau is in Oceania.
Palau has about 17,663 inhabitants.
Palau covers about 459 km².
In Palau people speak, among others, English, Palauan.