Palau / Republic of Palau / Beluu er a Palau – Let’s explore here
Palau is an island country in the Pacific, consisting of 340 islands. Its is slightly smaller than the Isle of Man. Its population of around 18,000 people is one of the least populous in the world. Its capital, Ngerulmud, replaced the former capital, Koror City, in 2006. According to the latest census, there are no people living in the capital, making it the least-populous capital in the world.
The highest point in Palau is Mount Ngerchelchuus, at 794 ft ( 242 m) above sea level.
What currency do they use in Palau?
In Palau they use the US dollar. The use of credit / debit cards is now widespread, although you should take cash in more remote areas. Traveller’s cheques are accepted in tourist areas. There are ATMs in major tourist areas.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Palau?
They speak English and Palauan in Palau, although there are several other recognised languages.
What time zone is Palau in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Palau?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Palau?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Palau yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog.
Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Palau?
No, wild camping is illegal in Palau.
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