Geography
Palau is in Micronesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are 7.5, 134.5; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Palau
Palau is a country in Micronesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Micronesia
- Population
- 16.7 thousand
- Area
- 459 km²
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Official language
- English, Palauan
- Calling code
- +680
- Internet TLD
- .pw
- Time zone
- UTC+09:00
Palau map preview: 7.50, 134.50
People and Culture
Palau uses English, Palauan in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Palau varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Palau is recorded with the official name Republic of Palau. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Ngerulmud
- Micronesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Ngerulmud
- Time zone data: UTC+09:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Palau is grouped under Oceania.
- Palau has a listed area of 459 km².
- Palau is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Palau
What is the capital of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud.
What continent is Palau in?
Palau is in Oceania.
What currency does Palau use?
Palau uses the United States dollar.
What language is spoken in Palau?
English, Palauan is listed for Palau in this database.