Palau
Capital
Ngerulmud
Population
~18,000
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Palauan, English
- Religion
- Christianity (majority)
- Climate
- Tropical; warm year-round
Culture & History
Known for: marine biodiversity, Jellyfish Lake, and conservation efforts
Also famous for: Rock Islands, WWII wrecks, and compact with USA
Food: Seafood, taro
Brief History
Spanish, German, Japanese rule; US trust territory; independence 1994; pioneer in marine conservation