Where is Palau?
Westernmost Micronesia at 7°30’ North Latitude and 133°30’ East Longitude

Capitol: Koror
Land Area: 171 square miles / 444 square km
Political Status: Compact of Free Association with the USA
Official languages: English and Palauan
Population: Just under 20,000
Electricity: Single phase 60 cycles, 115/230 volts AC

Visa Requirements
US Citizens must show proof of citizenship, and nationals of other countries must have a valid passport. A 30-day tourist visa may be obtained upon entry to Palau. All visitors must have return or onward tickets.

Departure Tax
20USD is payable upon departure, cash or travelers checks only.

What to Wear
In Palau’s pleasantly warm equatorial climate, year round temperatures average 82°F (27°C). Average annual rainfall is 150 inches. Although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still a lot of sunshine, so it’s good to pack both a raincoat and sun protection. As Palau is located outside the typhoon zone, typhoons are rare. Comfortable, casual and summer clothing are worn throughout the year. In town and in outlying villages, swimsuits and short shorts are not acceptable.

Dining and Nightlife
Koror offers a wide selection of international cuisine, featuring restaurants that serve Palau, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, American, Thai, and Italian dishes. Fresh local seafood is the specialty at most restaurants. A variety of nightclubs and hotels feature local entertainment, ranging from traditional Palauan dance to lively Palauan bands.

Shopping
Palau is famous for carved wooden storyboards recounting ancient legends and fine pandanus weaving as well as unique postage stamps and contemporary paintings and prints. Please support local Palauan artists, who will explain the intrinsic value of their crafts.

Most community have small mom and pop stores, where you can find everything from canned goods to lanterns, fishing tackle to betel nut, and hand-printed fabric sewn locally into the style of our choice.

Places of Interest in Koror
Belau National Museum – Palau’s first museum since 1955, the Belau National Museum is located outside of the central town area on the road past Koror Elementary School. The Ulekdubs gift shop features an extensive collection of storyboards, paintings, books, and other handicrafts.

Palau International Coral Reef Center - Located at M-dock, this research center features an indoor and outdoor aquarium, and the Giant Clam Gift Shop.

Palau Mariculture Demonstration Center – The world’s first and largest clam hatchery is situation in an area known locally as Icebox. Visitors are welcome weekdays from 8am – 11am, and 1pm – 4pm.

Tebang Wood Carving Shop – Visitors are welcome to watch storyboard carvers practice their craft. Tel: (680) 488-4252.

Currency and Credit Cards
The official currently of the Republic of Palau is the US Dollar. Visa, JCB, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted at stores and visitor facilities.

Medical Services
In Koror, there are three private medical clinics and a public hospital with a modern recompression chamber. Dispensaries are located in Kayangel, Peleliu, and throughout Babeldoab.

Phone, Internet and Fax Services
Palau’s country code is 680.

International phone calls and faxes can be made anywhere in the world through the Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) offices in Koror (across from the post office) and in Airai (by the airport). Internet and E-mail access is widely available. Several Internet Cafes in downtown Koror provide Internet access.

Debusch Prepaid Phone Cards and prepaid digital GSM cellular service are also offered by PNCC.

For more information about Palau, please view the Palau Visitors Authority web site.