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Palau

Republic of Palau

Oceania · Micronesia

Capital
Ngerulmud
Population
17.9K
Area
459 km²
Region
Micronesia
Languages
English, Palauan
Currency
United States dollar ($)

Location on the World Map

Palau
Oceania · Micronesia
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ContinentOceania · Micronesia
Neighbouring countriesNo land borders — Palau is an island or isolated territory.

Famous Personality

Roman Tmetuchl

businessman and political figure

He was a prominent Palauan leader and a major figure in the country's modern political and economic development.

Local Delicacy

Fruit bat soup

This traditional dish is one of Palau's most distinctive and widely noted local foods.

National Symbols

National animalDugong
National birdPalau fruit dove

Famous Landmark & Geography

Rock Islands, a famous landmark of Palau

Rock Islands

This UNESCO-listed maze of limestone islands and lagoons is Palau's signature natural attraction.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropTaro

Taro is a traditional staple crop in Palau and remains one of its most culturally important foods.

Most grown fruitCoconut

Coconut is one of Palau’s most widespread and recognizable fruit-bearing crops across the islands.

Major Cities

Koror Melekeok Airai

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Mount Ngerchelchuus242 m

Major Airports

Roman Tmetuchl International Airport · Koror
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Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Guitar

Guitar is widely used in Palauan popular, church, and community singing traditions.

2
Ukulele

Ukulele is a familiar instrument in Palau’s island-style music and informal performances.

3
Drum

Drums support dance, ceremony, and contemporary ensemble music in Palau.

4
Keyboard

Keyboards are common in modern Palauan bands and church music.

5
Pate

Slit drums are part of broader Micronesian performance practice and ceremonial sound-making.

Major Rivers

Ngerdorch River