Total Area459 km²Sovereign land & inland waters
Capital CityNgerulmudAdministrative seat
Continental RegionOceaniaMicronesia
GPS Coordinates7.51°, 134.58°Geometric centroid
🏔️ Physical Terrain & Landscape Systems
Western Pacific archipelago of over 340 coral and volcanic islands, world-famous for the verdant mushroom-shaped Rock Islands.
Climate ClassificationTropical rainforest climate with warm year-round ocean temperatures
Notable Natural LandmarkRock Islands Southern Lagoon & Jellyfish Lake
Geographic Fact
Did You Know?
Palau created the world’s first national shark sanctuary in 2009, banning commercial shark fishing across its entire territorial waters.
🏙️ Major Geographic & Metropolitan Hubs
Primary demographic, industrial, and administrative centers distributed across Palau.
Capital City
PalauKoror
Metropolitan Hub
PalauAirai
Metropolitan Hub
PalauMeyuns
Metropolitan Hub
PalauNgerulmud
🌐 Regional Boundaries & Neighbors in Oceania
Bordering sovereign states and maritime partners sharing geographic borders with Palau.
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