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| PALAU TRAVEL INFORMATION To assist you in your Palau travel, we offer the following information on Palau. It is picture perfect! A cluster of giant green mushroom islands sprouting out of the calm torquise ocean that is smooth as glass. Add to that the white sand beaches and the most beautiful sunset; you must be in paradise. Palau is a 400 mile archipelago consisting of more than 200 islands divided into 16 states headed by their own governors. Only 8 of those islands are inhabited with a total population of 16,000. The major islands are to the south Babeldaob (the biggest island), Koror, Angur, Peleliu. To the northeast, the atolls of Kayangel and then Ngeruangel and the famous Rock Islands. Most of the population stay in Koror which is the commercial center of Palau. She is also Palau's provisional capital. The official languages are English and Palauan. Palau is famous for its magnificient underwater world. Its ocean is calm and harbors one of the world's greatest concentrations of corals, fish and other marine life. Not surprisingly, Palau has been named the No. 1 Underwater Wonder of the World. The enchantment of the ocean, the calm waters and its abundance give rise to activities like parasailing, sea kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling and sports fishing. To those who just want to get away from the city noise, the hotels and resorts in Palau travel provide white sand beaches, swimming pools and top-notch restaurants. On Palau's largest island of Babeldaob, remote waterfalls and hiking trails amid a lush jungle set the stage for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Here, along the edges of this dense wildlife, Palauan villages still survive. Visitors often find themselves the guests of the village, greeted with a ready smile and treated to a homemade meal of fresh fish and local vegetables. Visit the souvenir shops and the museum and you will find great wood carvings with fine craftsmanship at very reasonable prices. All of those carving depict a legend a folklore or a famous story are mostly typewritten and pasted at the back of the carving. Visit Palau and you will treasure this wonderful experience of your life time! Visitor Information (Courtesy of Palau Visitors Authority) There are few places on earth more beautiful, pristine or relaxed than Palau. To ensure that your travel to Palau is the most fascinating and memorable travel adventure you will ever experience, please take time to read the following general information. Statistics Location:7° 30' North Latitude, 133° 30' East Longitude Capital:Koror Official Name:Republic of Palau Land Area:196 Square Miles Political Status:Compact of Free Association with the USA Official Languages:English and Palauan Official Currency:U. S. Dollar Total Population:17, 285 (1995) Telephone Country Code:680 Electricity:Single Phase, 60 Cycles, 115/230 Volts AC 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. Flying Times and Distances to Palau The following list contains times and distances to Palau from Main Points of Departure: From:Distance (statute miles)Flying Time • Honolulu 4609 8:45 • Guam 813 1:45 • Manila 1041 2:35 • Tokyo 2394 4:25 • Taipei 2533 4:55 • Seoul 2804 5:35 • Los Angeles 7161 13:55 • New York 9612 18:55 Time Zone Schedule 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 Most visitors to Palau travel on Continental Micronesia, by way of daily regular flights from Guam. There are daily connections to Guam from Tokyo, U.S.A. and other metropolitan centers. Two weekly flights from Manila and two charter flights from Taipei, currently connect Palau with other metropolitan Asian cities. What to Wear In your Palau Travel, Island style prevails. Cool, loose-fitting clothing is acceptable in most places. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended. Visitors are strongly advised to respect local customs by not wearing swimsuits, short-shorts, or other inappropriate clothing in town, villages or public places. Customs, Immigration and Health Requirements One bottle of liquor and up to 200 cigarettes can be brought into Palau duty-free. Importation of controlled substances and weapons is strictly prohibited. Proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate) by U.S. citizens is required. Visas are not required. Non-U.S. citizens must have a 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. |
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