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🇵🇼 Palau

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

Advisory Level Level 1

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Last Updated Jan 7, 2026

About Palau

Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is an island country located in the Micronesia subregion of Oceania in the western Pacific Ocean. The Republic of Palau consists of approximately 340 islands and is the western part of the Caroline Islands, while the eastern and central parts make up the Federated States of Micronesia.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Ngerulmud

Population 16,733

Area 459 km²

Language English

Currency United States dollar

Travel Advisory

Exercise normal precautions when traveling to this country.

Currency & Economy

Currency: United States dollar (USD)

Development

Life Expectancy: 69.3 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Oceania
Capital: Ngerulmud
Area: 459 km²
Population: 16,733
Timezone: UTC+09:00
Languages: English, Palauan
Calling Code: +680
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: PW