- Population
- 18K
- Area
- 459 km²
- Languages
- Palauan, English
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Drives on the
- Right
- Domain
- .pw
- Calling code
- +680
Why it sticks
- 1
Jellyfish Lake on Eil Malk is filled with millions of golden jellyfish that have almost no sting.
- 2
In 2009 Palau created the first shark sanctuary in the world. Every visitor signs the "Palau Pledge" stamped in their passport.
- 3
The off-centre yellow disc on its blue flag is a full moon over the Pacific. Ngerulmud is one of the least populous capitals in the world.
GeoGuessr
GeoGuessr coverage: Unofficial coverage- No official Street View: only user photospheres.
- Drives on the right, even though many cars are right-hand-drive imports from Japan.
- Dozens of mushroom-shaped, jungle-covered limestone Rock Islands in turquoise water.
Coverage types
- GeoGuessr coverage: OfficialGoogle Street View in the official GeoGuessr maps
- GeoGuessr coverage: LimitedOnly a few cities or trekker routes
- GeoGuessr coverage: UnofficialUser photospheres only, not in official maps
- GeoGuessr coverage: NoneNo usable Street View coverage
Neighbours
No land borders — an island nation (or surrounded by sea on every side).