Palau
Language → English, Palauan
Population (around) → 18,238
Currency → United States Dollar (USD) $
General weather Overview
Like all equatorial countries, Palau has a tropical climate. There is
almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little and the temperature
differences between summer and winter are also small. The climate in the Palau (or Belau)
archipelago is equatorial, i.e. hot, humid and rainy all year round. In fact, there is no real dry
season, just a relative decrease in the frequency of rain and storms over a few months.
Cities
Ngerulmud / Capital – Koror – Kiloklubi – Ulimang – Menjelang – Ngchesar Hamlet –
Melekeok Village – Ngchemiangel – Ngerkeai – Ngardmau – Angaur State – Kayangel – Imeong
Hamlet
Fun facts
- Palau is a scenic country known as the "Underwater Serengeti" for its incredible diving opportunities. Sights include beautiful seascapes, shipwrecks, and diverse marine life. It consists of six archipelagos with a total of more than 300 islands
- Palau Milky Way Lagoon offers a natural spa treatment where white mud is found in the bed of the Milky Way Lagoon offers a natural spa treatment for those interested in immersing themselves in the mud. Many Palau tourists take a dip in this lagoon and apply the mud to their bodies to create a spa-like effect on their skin
- The world's first shark sanctuary was established in Palau in 2009. All commercial shark fishing activities have been banned in Palau from within its waters. There are more than 130 different species of sharks in Palau and diving with them is becoming an increasingly popular attraction
Some popular local foods
Tinola, Ulkoy, Halo-Halo, Taro Rosti, Tama, Fruit Bat Soup,
PichiI-Pichi, Broiled Fish, Kava Juice, Red Rooster
Some native animals:
Frogfish, Sweetlips, Napoleon wrasse, Shortfin mako, Barred moray,
Seahorses, Pelagic thresher
Couple of reasons to visit
- Go to the Jellyfish Lake! Those who live in the lake have lost their sting as there are no predators in the lake. It is a unique experience to snorkel between these little golden creatures and see how beautiful and gentle they are
- Head to the Peleliu Island where the war happened and find the marks left that have remained largely untouched since the battle ended, and scattered throughout the island. Across the island, you will find caves used by the Japanese, bombed-out buildings, partially destroyed tanks, abandoned fighter planes, and much more
- Have an excursion to visit the monkeys that live on the island of Angaur!
- Experience not only boat tours, but also kayaking. The Rock Islands are the most popular destinations, with day tours, half-day tours and even sunset options giving you a chance to explore them during the magical 'golden hour' light. Some places to see along the way are the Mandarin Fish Lake and the Bat Caves
