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. It has a total area of 466 square kilometers (180 sq …

Palau's three hundred volcanic and raised coral islands and atolls rise up from the Philippine Plate, with the highest stone outcrops reaching about 720 feet (2,220 meters) on the largest island, Babel thuap.

2025年2月13日 · Its major populated islands are Babelthuap (Babeldaob), Koror, Malakal, Arakabesan, and Peleliu. The sparsely populated Kayangel Islands to the north of Babelthuap and the raised coral islands of Angaur, Sonsorol, Pulo Anna, and Tobi south of Peleliu lie outside the barrier reef system.

Explore the native origins, languages, cultural customs and close-knit communities that shape the rich heritage of Palau's warm, welcoming indigenous island people.

2023年11月27日 · We are a sovereign people who gained independence in 1994. Our island nation is an archipelago made up of about 340 islands, islets, and atolls. Eight of the islands are inhabited. Palau is the western-most island of the Micronesia region of the Pacific Ocean.

2018年12月3日 · The island country of Palau in the western Pacific Ocean is home to a small population of around 21,516 individuals. Ethnic Palauans (Micronesians with Melanesian and Malayan admixtures) comprise 73% of the country’s population. Ethnic minorities residing in the country include Carolinians, many Asian ethnic groups, Caucasians, and others.

2024年11月12日 · More than 200 volcanic and coral islands, many of them surrounded by a single barrier reef, make up the northern Pacific nation of Palau. Palau became independent in 1994, after being part of a...

2017年3月24日 · People in Palau. Palau is divided into 16 states with an individual clan system where Ngerulmud on the island of Babeldaob is Palau’s capital and Koror being the most inhabited. Palauans, a mixture of Melanesian, Micronesian, Austronesian, Japanese and Filipino descent, are hospitable and friendly.

Palau is home to about 18,000 people. Rechad er Belau, or Palauans, are the indigenous people of Belau, the traditional name of Palau. During your exploration in Palau, you will undoubtedly encounter diverse cultural influences from nations such as Japan and the United States.

2024年7月16日 · Palau, an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean, has a rich history shaped by its indigenous cultures, colonial influences, and journey to independence. Early Settlers: Palau was first settled around 3,000 years ago by migrants from Southeast Asia.