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Palau Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Palau including Ngerulmud, the capital city of Palau |
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| Name of the country: | Palau | Capital city: | Ngerulmud |
| Geographical coordinates of Palau: | 7 30 N, 134 30 E | Geographical coordinates of Ngerulmud: | 7 30 N 134 37 E |
| Location of Palau: | Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of Palau: | total: 459 sq km; land: 459 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Palau: | slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC |
| The elevation data of Palau: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Ngerchelchuus 242 m | The climate of Palau: | tropical: hot and humid: wet season May to November |
| Land use of Palau: | agricultural land: 10.8%; arable land 2.2%; permanent crops 4.3%; permanent pasture 4.3%; forest: 87.6%; other: 1.6% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 0 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Palau: | westernmost archipelago in the Caroline chain, consists of six island groups totaling more than 300 islands; includes World War II battleground of Beliliou (Peleliu) and world-famous rock islands | The terrain of Palau: | varying topography from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs |
| Land boundaries of Palau: | 0 km | Borders countries of Palau: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of Palau: | territorial sea: 3 nautical miles, exclusive fishing zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Palau
Are you traveling to Palau? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines.
Did you know that the legal system of Palau is a mixed legal system of civil, common, and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Palau, you would better know that (there are in total lengths of roadways N/A), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MELEKEOK (capital) 299 (2012). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 87.1% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Palau: 21,347 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.39% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Palauan (official language on most islands) 66.6%, Carolinian 0.7%, other Micronesian 0.7%, English (official language) 15.5%, Filipino 10.8%, Chinese 1.8%, other Asian 2.6%, other 1.3%. Note: Sonsoral (Sonsoralese and English are official language), Tobi (Tobi and English are official language), and Angaur (Angaur, Japanese, and English are official language) (2005 estimate). These days, Palau has to face a net migration rate of 0.7 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Palau nowadays; Palauan (Micronesian with Malayan and Melanesian admixtures) 72.5%, Carolinian 1%, other Micronesian 2.4%, Filipino 16.3%, Chinese 1.6%, Vietnamese 1.6%, other Asian 3.4%, white 0.9%, other 0.3% (2005 estimate).
The right to vote in Palau can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Palau. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: note – no procedure for naturalization.
In case if you plan to visit Palau for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Palau are: Constitution Day, 9 July (1981), day of a national referendum to pass the new constitution; Independence Day, 1 October (1994).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Palau, these are the most likely dangers you might face: typhoons (June to December). What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Ngerulmud and/or Palau?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Palau, the population has to face a death rate of 8 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Palau
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Palau. Here they are: Palauan (official language on most islands) 66.6%, Carolinian 0.7%, other Micronesian 0.7%, English (official language) 15.5%, Filipino 10.8%, Chinese 1.8%, other Asian 2.6%, other 1.3%. Note: Sonsoral (Sonsoralese and English are official language), Tobi (Tobi and English are official language), and Angaur (Angaur, Japanese, and English are official language) (2005 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .pw
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical: hot and humid: wet season May to November.
Its capital city is Ngerulmud, where the local time zone is UTC+9, which is 14 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Ngerulmud: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Palau; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mount Ngerchelchuus 242 m. The length of its total coastline are: 1,519 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in Palau; inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging, illegal fishing practices, and overfishing.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: typhoons (June to December).
For your traveling options, there are 3 (2013) airports and N/A heliports in Palau all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: N/A.
Background of Palau
Like every nation, Palau also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986 but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year when the islands gained independence. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
