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Palau is an island paradise standing up to the world
The tiny island of Palau is a remote, beautiful paradise and the rest of the world knows it. But existing in a connected world can put extreme stress on small countries. The nation of just 20,000 people has seen an influx of tourists recently, but that hasn’t necessarily been a good thing.
But visitors arriving by the tens of thousands from such behemoths as Japan, South Korea, and China, put considerable stress on Palau’s environment and economy.
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You don't want to miss these places in Palau? ❤️ | Travel Plan Guide
What is so special about Palau! Pristine beaches, sheer cliffs, and brilliant turquoise water filled to the brim with marine life make Palau must visit place
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Cities
Babeldaob (Melekeok) - the largest Island, with a population of roughly 6,000 people, also Babelthuap, Babelthwap, Babeldoub, Babeldaub, etc.
Koror- home of the largest city of the same name
Rock Islands- made up of almost 300 mostly uninhabited islands, home to Jellyfish Lake, a lake with millions of jellyfish with very weak stingers where snorkelers can safely swim.
Peleliu - about 700 people live here, mostly in the village of Kloulklubed
Angaur - remote southern outpost with about 200 inhabitants, site of a major WWII naval battle and a modern day surfing destination of some repute
Sonsorol Islands - consists of Sonsorol and Hatohobei states, these islands are home to about 100 people way to the southwest of the rest of Palau.
Melekeok - is the new capital with a population of just 381 (!) This is on the island of Babeldaob and is a pleasant drive from Koror along the new road constructed by Daewoo. Head out over the bridge and the road to Melekeok is clearly signposted.
Koror - the largest city and former capital. Koror contains Palau's only real concentration of shops, restaurants, and hotels. Many of the largest dive operators are also based here.
Main Destinations
The South West islands of Palau are worth a visit if you have your own marine transport such as an ocean-going yacht. There are Sonsorol, Fana, Meriil, Hatohobei and Helen Reef, a conservation area. However be sure to take mosquito repellent if visiting Meriil as its local name is dancing island.
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Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ (help·info), officially the Republic of Palau (Palauan: Beluu er a Belau), is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, some 500 miles (800 km) east of the Philippines and 2,000 miles (3,200 km) south of Tokyo. Having emerged from United Nations trusteeship (administered by the United States) in 1994, it is one of the world's youngest and smallest sovereign states. In English, the name is sometimes spelled Belau in accordance with the native pronunciation. It was formerly also spelled Pelew.[3]
Palau's most populous islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu. The latter three lie together within the same barrier reef, while Angaur is an oceanic island several miles to the south. About two-thirds of the population live on Koror. The coral atoll of Kayangel is situated north of these islands, while the uninhabited Rock Islands (about 200) are situated to the west of the main island group. A remote group of six islands, known as the Southwest Islands, some 375 miles (600 km) from the main islands, are also part of the country and make up the states of Hatohobei and Sonsorol.
[edit] Climate
Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 °F (28 °C). Rainfall can occur throughout the year, averaging a total of 150 inches (3,800 mm). The average humidity over the course of the year is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare, as Palau is outside the main typhoon zone.
Consists primarily of tourism, subsistence agriculture, and fishing. Tourist activity focuses on scuba diving and snorkeling in the islands' rich marine environment, including its barrier reefs walls and World War II wrecks. The government is the major employer of the work force, relying heavily on financial assistance from the US. Business and tourist arrivals numbered 50,000 in the financial year 2000/2001. The population enjoys a per capita income twice that of the Philippines and much of Micronesia. Long-term prospects for the key tourist sector have been greatly bolstered by the expansion of air travel in the Pacific, the rising prosperity of leading East Asian countries, and the willingness of foreigners to finance infrastructure development.
In July 2004, Palau Micronesia Air was launched with service from Palau to Yap, Guam, Micronesia, Saipan, Australia, and the Philippines. By offering low fares it was planned to be a competitor of Continental Micronesia, however it ceased operations in December of the same year, mainly because of rising fuel prices. Palau Micronesia Air has not restarted operations since but has made a codeshare alliance with Asian Spirit, a carrier that operates flights between Palau and the Philippines (Davao, Cebu, and Manila). There are two flights weekly from Manila via Cebu to Palau and one flight weekly from Davao. Just after few months of service, Asian Spirit ceased its Philippines to Palau route.
Taxes are moderate, the income tax has 3 brackets with medium rates (9.3%, 15% and 19.6%), corporate tax is 4% and general sales tax is 7.5%. There are no property taxes.
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The splendid islands of Palau | WIDE
Palau, one of the youngest nations on earth, features some incredible fauna and flora.
Take for example the stunning jellyfish lake on the island of Mecherchar or the waters thriving with life of the Rock Islands' mangroves. But these amazing ecosystems are also incredibly fragile.
Meet with the inhabitants of Palau who dedicate their lives to preserving it.
From the film: “Green Paradise - Palau
Direction: Martin Blanchard
Production: MAHA, What's up Films & ARTE G.E.I.E.
FAR FROM EVERYWHERE!! Koror Island, Palau
A look at some fun things around the Island of Koror in the republic of Palau!
Koror, Palau
Jul.4-5, 2006
Trip to Sonsorol, Pulo Anna & Merir Islands - Palau - The Pacific
Trip to the SouthWest Islands of Palau
Sonsorol, Pulo Anna and Merir Island
With the State Boat of Sonsorol State
Some very remote islands located hundreds of kilometers from the main islands of Palau, where a completely different culture is still alive...
A diferent way to backpack in the Pacific...
Seasnake photography in Palau
Location and Geographic Description
7° 30' North Latitude, 133° 30' East Longitude
Offical Languages more info
English and Palauan
Time Zone
When it's Noon Monday in Palau, it is:
Manila 11:00 A.M. Monday
Tokyo 12:00 P.M. Monday
Sydney 1:00 P.M. Monday
Honolulu 5:00 P.M. Sunday
Los Angeles 7:00 P.M. Sunday
Climate
Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82° degrees F. (27° C.). Rainfall can occur throughout the year, and the annual average is 150 inches. The average relative humidity is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare as Palau is located outside the typhoon zone.
Currency & Credit Cards :
The official currency of the Republic is the U.S. Dollar. Visa, JCB, Master Card, and American Express cards are widely accepted at stores and visitor facilities. There are FDIC insured banks and major hotels with limited foreign currency exchange. In addition, Palau has money transfers such as Western Union or through Bank Institution.
Customs, Immigration & Health Requirements
One (1) bottle of liquor and one (1) carton of cigarettes can be brought into Palau duty-free. Importation of controlled substances and weapons is strictly prohibited. Travelers must have valid Passport. All visitors must have return travel arrangements or approval by the Chief of Immigration for an extended stay. The fee is $100.00 (U.S.). Cholera and Yellow Fever immunizations are required for those arriving from infected areas.
Although in the past few decades, Palau has adapted to an international economy, Palauans for the most part strongly identify with their traditional culture. Several of the traditional ceremonies, such as the omersurch birth ceremony, ocheraol first-house ceremony and the kemeldiil funeral services are widely practiced and the codes and beliefs adopted by Palauan forefathers are still revered today.
Probably the most noticeable aspect of Palauan culture is the people's connection with the sea. Traditionally, it was the duty of the family to go to sea to harvest fish and battle against enemy villages. As the sea was the source of their livelihood, men developed a close relationship with the waters of Palau, becoming versant in the currents and the phases of the moon and the behavior of the fish they sought to put on the table.
Women generally stayed on land or along the shallow reefs surrounding the islands, rather than combat the open ocean, providing foundation for the family. Their days were largely spent tending to their homes, family and fields where they grew taro.
Palauan villages were, and still are, organized around 10 clans reckoned matrilineally. A council of chiefs from the 10 ranking clans governed the village, and a parallel council of their female counterparts held a significant advisory role in the division and control of land and money.
Palauans are a highly sociable people. Traditionally, history, lore and knowledge were passed down through the generations orally as there was no written language until the late 1800's. Palauans still practice that traditional method, and at the end of the day, one can often find pockets of Palauans excitingly engaged in the telling of the stories of the more recent past.
The Jet Project Palau
This is the fourth stop on our year-long global ed-venture* - a project I devised to teach my son about history, biology, culture, science, architecture and cuisine...
We've used a song that we both adore, one that perfectly sums up our trip to Palau:
Goldfrapp
Happiness
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2008
Album: Seventh Tree
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Amazing Isolated Island Destination, San Vicente, Philippines
We stayed in an amazing off-the-beaten-path destination called San Vincente, Palawan located in the beautiful island nation of The Philippines.
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Yap Micronesia under a full moon
It was surreal being at Yap on a pirate ship during a full moon The rays were fantastic
Koror State Constitution's 25th Anniversary (2008)
This was my dad's copy and every time I watch it my heart melts. I want to share a vignette of Koror's path to an organized republican form of government. That and its spellbinding beauty of natural charms and a diverse population of people from Sonsorol to Kayangel and from the corners of South Asia to North America. **I do not own any rights to this video. All rights reserved to Koror State Government**
アキーラさん観察①親日国パラオ・コロールタウン・目抜き通り・Little-Italy・Main-street,Koror-town ,Palau
パラオの中心で最も栄えているコロールタウン散策。目抜き通り。多くの飲食店・店が並ぶ。平成25年（2013年）6月に9日間、太平洋に浮かぶかつての日本の委任統治領であるパラオを訪問しました。パラオはかつて、ドイツの委任統治領でしたが、第一次世界大戦でドイツが敗戦をした結果、日本がパラオの統治をゆだねられ、30年程日本の委任統治領で会った場所です。通称パラオは、太平洋上のミクロネシア地域の島々からなる国である。首都はマルキョク。2006年10月7日に旧首都コロールから遷都した。16世紀頃より、海運の進歩の結果ミクロネシア諸島にもヨーロッパ人が訪れるようになり、スペイン人が初めて渡来し、次いでポルトガル人、イギリス人がやってきた。パラオも1885年にスペインの植民地下に入った。これらのヨーロッパ人により天然痘などが持ち込まれ、また現地人に対する搾取が行われた結果、パラオの人口は90%程度減少したとされる。1899年に、国力が衰退の一途を辿っていたスペインは、グアムを除くスペイン領ミクロネシアを450万ドルでドイツに売却、パラオもこれに含まれ以降ドイツ植民地となった。ドイツはパラオでココナッツ、タピオカ栽培、アンガウルにおけるリン鉱石採掘などの産業振興を行った[1]。しかし、他のドイツの植民地と同様に、道路や水道などのインフラストラクチャーの整備や現地人への教育はほとんど行われなかった。
1914年に第一次世界大戦が開始されると、イギリスやアメリカなどと同じ連合国の一国であり、ドイツに対して宣戦を布告した日本が海軍を派遣し、ドイツ守備隊を降伏させてこれを占領した。
第一次世界大戦の戦後処理をするパリ講和会議によって、パラオは日本の委任統治領になった[2]。コロールには南洋庁及び南洋庁西部支庁（パラオ支庁）が置かれ、パラオは周辺諸島における植民地統治の中核的な島となり、多くの日本人が移住しパラオ支庁管内の住民の4人に3人は日本人となった（軍人を除く昭和18年6月末時点の居住者33,960人の内訳：内地人（内地出身日本人）25,026人、朝鮮人（朝鮮半島出身日本人）2,460人、パラオ人先住民6,474人、他にスペイン人・ドイツ人宣教師18人）。
日本の統治が始まってからは、ドイツの統治下ではほとんど進んでいなかった学校や病院、道路など各種インフラストラクチャーの整備も重点的に行われ、1920年代頃になるとコロールは近代的な町並みへとその姿を変貌させていった。また、日本統治の開始にともない日本語による学校教育が現地人に対しても行われるようになった。
太平洋戦争末期に、アメリカ軍がパラオに侵攻してきた際に、南のアンガウル島やペリリュー島は激戦地となりペリリューでは日本人兵士約１１０００人が玉砕する（アメリカ軍死者は約８０００人）程、激戦地となった。アメリカ軍が攻めてくる前に、日本軍はペリリュー島民を戦争の犠牲者にならないように本島へ移住させた。しかし、日本軍と一緒に戦うと島に残ったペリリュー島民も多くおりました。
今でもパラオは親日国であり、1994年独立の際は、尊敬する日本の国旗を真似て、国旗を作りました。初代大統領は日本人の血を引く日系人（現地人との混血）のナカムラ・クニオ氏です。日本はアメリカと並ぶパラオへの最大の援助国であり、それらへの感謝の碑をいたるところで発見します。
I visited Palau is a mandated territory of Japan in the past 9 days, 2013 (2013) in June, floating in the Pacific Ocean. Once, Palau was a mandated territory of Germany but, as a result of Germany was the defeat in the First World War, Japan has entrusted the government of Palau, is the place where it was in the mandated territory of Japan about 30 years. Palau is known, is a country consisting of the islands of Micronesia region of the Pacific Ocean. Capital Marukyoku. I was transfer of the capital from the former capital Koror on October 7, 2006. From the 16th century, Europeans now also visit
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