41. ABOUT PALAU GEOGRAPHY. Seen from above, the islands of Palau look like green calligraphy on an empty corner of the sea. Over 470 miles east of the Philippines and http://fishnfins.com/Palau.html

About us Dive Center Dive Operation Trip Information ... Palau Palau Dive Sites Palau Activities Contact GEOGRAPHY Palau Maps: Oceania Region Map: http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/au.htm Interactive Zoom Map: www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/pacific/palau/palau.htm Online collection of maps: http://www.palaunet.com/html/maps.html HISTORY Palau served as a hot middle ground between warring superpowers from the east Japan to the west United States. Exploited by Spanish conquest and imperialism in 1885 and sold to Germany in 1899, Palau was placed under Japanese control in 1914 by rule of the League of Nations after WWI. By this time the indigenous Palauan population had been reduced by nearly 70% from exposure to foreign diseases such as small pox. From 1914 until WWII, Palau became a major Japanese naval base and center of control for Japan's Pacific holdings. Koror, Palau's main state, became a bustling Japanese metropolis, with large phosphate mines and copra exports to Japan, as well as a huge foreigner population. During WWII, the United States attacked the Japanese base at Palau. They launched the "Desecrate I" air raid on March 30 and 31, 1944, which resulted in the Lost Fleet of the Rock Islands, Japanese shipwrecks that we dive today. The tiny island of Peleliu was besieged by U.S. forces for two months. The war obliterated the capital island city of Koror, shed blood on the reefs around Palau, and left a sunken graveyard of ships and bones in the still sea.

42. The World Factbook 2000 -- Palau Geography note includes World War II battleground of Beliliou (Peleliu) Political parties and leaders Palau Nationalist Party Polycarp BASILIUS http://www.exportinfo.org/worldfactbook/palau_WFB.html

[Countries] Palau Background: After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independent status in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986, but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year when the islands gained their independence. Palau Geography [Top of Page] Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 458 sq km land: 458 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm extended fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm Climate: wet season May to November; hot and humid Terrain: varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mount Ngerchelchauus 242 m Natural resources: forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals

43. Palau Detailed information on the Micronesian nation of palau including the history, geography and the people. http://www.janeresture.com/palau/Palau.htm

Republic of Palau Message Forum A spectacular 400 mile long strand of pearls laid across blue sea best describes this jewel of the Pacific. Made of limestone coral reefs lifted above sea level and undercut by ocean currents which over time have notched the basis so that from the air they look like giant mushrooms, the Republic of Palau, in Micronesia, is truly nature at its most majestic. The tightly clustered Palau archipelago consists of the high islands of Babeldaob, Koror, Peleliu and Angaur in the south, the low coral atolls of Kayangel to the north east and Ngeruangel and the limestone rock islands of which there are more than 200. Apart from Kayangel, Ngeruangel and Angaur all the islands are inside a single barrier reef. Only eight islands are inhabited, for the entire population is 17,235 with the majority of them living in the provisional capital of Koror. There are an additional 2,500 foreigners mostly Filipino labourers. The Spaniards named the group Los Palos (the native name is Belau) and laid claim to them in 1898, selling them to Germany a year later. In 1946, Palau became one of the trust territories of the Pacific islands under the governance of the U.S.A. In 1994, it gained its independence and was admitted to the United Nations as its 185th member. The island group is divided into 16 states each maintaining the traditional clan system with English and Palauan the official languages. The people are warm, hospitable and generous and, though they look more American than other Micronesians, they continue to follow their old matrilineal culture.

44. CIA - The World Factbook -- Palau Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ps.html

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OAS_sitepage = URL + '/AustraliaandSouthPacific/Palau/GeneralInformation'; document.write('Research Palau hotels at TripAdvisor'); Contact Addresses General Information Passport/Visa Money ... Palau Palau General Information Area: 508 sq km (196 sq miles), including Babeldaob Island, whose area is 409 sq km (158 sq miles). Population: Population Density: 37.7 per sq km. Capital: Koror. Population: GEOGRAPHY: Palau, the westernmost cluster of the six major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands, lies 1000km (600 miles) east of The Philippines. The archipelago stretches over 650km (400 miles) from the atoll of Kayangel to the islet of Tobi. The Palau islands include more than 200 islands, of which only eight are inhabited. With three exceptions, all of the islands are located within a single barrier reef and represent two geological formations. The largest are volcanic and rugged with interior jungle and large areas of grassed terraces. The Rock Islands, now known as the Floating Garden Islands, are of limestone formation, while Kayangel, at the northernmost tip, is a classic coral atoll. Government: Republic since 1947. Gained self-governing status (in free association with the USA) in 1994.

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This script opens a separate window with the Census 2000 glossary Census 2000 Gateway Glossary Puerto Rico and the Island Areas (American Samoa, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, The Virgin Islands , and Palau) Puerto Rico and the island areas were enumerated as part of the Census 2000 operation, with a census day of April 1, 2000. Puerto Rico processing will be done with the rest of the U.S. while the island areas will be processed separately because the questionnaire was modified to fit local needs. Census 2000 Results for the Island Areas History and Geography of the Areas Decennial Population and Housing Censuses 1990 Census Data Products ... Other Products and Sources of Assistance Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Statistical Information Office Internet Staff (Population Division) Created: August 9, 1999 Last Revised: February 27, 2002 at 10:10:34 AM People Estimates Projections Glossary ... Help Census Bureau Links: Home Search Subjects A-Z FAQs ... Contact Us

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49. Palau - Geography Find detailed information about palau. Learn everything from its population, climate and average life expectancy to its position in various world rankings. http://www.aneki.com/geography/Palau_geography.html

aneki .com Home Richest Most Populated Largest ... More Lists... World Regions Africa Middle East Europe Asia ... Consulates Palau Geography Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 458 sq km water: sq km land: 458 sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 3 nm extended fishing zone: 200 nm exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm Climate: Tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November Terrain: varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mount Ngerchelchuus 242 m Natural resources: forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: typhoons (June to December) Environment - current issues: inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging, illegal fishing practices, and overfishing

50. Palau - Profile Information on palau. geography note. westernmost archipelago in the Caroline chain, consists of six island groups totaling more than 300 islands; http://www.aneki.com/profiles/ps.html

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Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Palau Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Map references: Oceania Area: total area: 458 sq km land area: 458 sq km comparative area: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm International disputes: none Climate: wet season May to November; hot and humid Terrain: about 200 islands varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs Natural resources: forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals Land use: arable land: NA% permanent crops: NA% meadows and pastures: NA% forest and woodland: NA% other: NA% Irrigated land: NA sq km Environment: current issues: inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging and illegal fishing practices that involve the use of dynamite

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54. AllRefer.com - Palau (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia AllRefer.com reference and encyclopedia resource provides complete information on palau, Pacific Islands Political geography. http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/P/Palau.html

AllRefer Channels :: Health Yellow Pages Reference Weather September 24, 2005 Medicine People Places History ... Maps Web AllRefer.com You are here : AllRefer.com Reference Encyclopedia Pacific Islands Political Geography ... Palau By Alphabet : Encyclopedia A-Z P Palau, Pacific Islands Political Geography Related Category: Pacific Islands Political Geography Palau Pronunciation Key , officially Republic of Palau, independent nation (1995 est. pop. 17,000), c.192 sq mi (497 sq km), W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands . Belau, the native form of Palau, is sometimes used. Until 1994, Palau was administered by the United States as the last UN trust territory. It consists of about 200 islands and islets, of which Babelthuap, Oreor (the capital), Arakabesan, and Malakal are the most important. A new capital is being built on Babelthuap. Palau has a bicameral parliament, a president, and a vice president. Subsistence farming and some commercial fishing are the chief economic activities. Sections in this article: Introduction History Topics that might be of interest to you: Caroline Islands Oreor United States Related Categories: Places Australia and Oceania More articles from AllRefer Reference on Palau SITE MAPS Encyclopedia US Gazetteer: US States A-C US States D-H US States I-L US States M ... Countries A-Z Content on this web site is provided for informational purposes only. We accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by any person resulting from information published on this site. We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities.

55. Geography Of Palau - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (Redirected from palau/geography). ImagePsmap.gif Map of palau and its location in Oceania. The Republic of palau consists of eight principal islands http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau/Geography

Geography of Palau From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Palau/Geography The Republic of Palau consists of eight principal islands and more than 250 smaller ones lying roughly 500 miles southeast of the Philippines . The islands of Palau constitute part of the Caroline Islands chain. Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates Map references: Oceania Area: total: 458 sq km land: 458 sq km water: sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm extended fishing zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 3 nm Climate: wet season May to November; hot and humid Terrain: varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babeldaob to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mount Ngerchelchauus 242 m (on Baeldaob) Natural resources: forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals

56. Palau - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia geography. Main article geography of palau Imagepsmap.jpg. palau s most important islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu, which lie together http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau

Palau From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For other uses, see Palau (disambiguation) The Republic of Palau is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean , located some 500 km east of the Philippines . Having emerged from United Nations trusteeship (administered by the United States of America ) in , it is one of the world's youngest and least populated nations. Beluu er a Belau No coat of arms In Detail National motto : Rainbow's End Official languages English Palauan Japanese (in Angaur) Capital Koror President Tommy Remengesau Area Ranked 179th km² Negligible Population Density Ranked 190th 20,303 (2005 est.) 44/km² Independence October 1 Currency US Dollar ... Calling Code Contents History Politics States Geography ... edit History Main article: History of Palau The first inhabitants of Palau, probably from Indonesia , settled on the islands as early as 1000 BC Spanish explorer Ruy L³pez de Villalobos first sighted the islands in , but European attempts to settle on or trade with the islands were not initiated until the 18th century , by the British . Spain colonized the islands in the late 19th century , but sold them to Germany in Japan seized the islands at the start of World War I , and gained a mandate over them until the end of the Second World War , when the islands came under control of the United States as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands . The Palauans voted in not to join the Federated States of Micronesia , and chose independence instead. After a long period of transition, including the violent deaths of two presidents (

57. Palau : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, Transport palau geography, People, Policy, Government, Economy, Communication, Transportation, Military http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=PLW

58. Palau : Geography, Population, Cities, Map, Flag, Gdp Gnp Economy, Travel Touris palau geography, maps, flag, statistics, photos and cultural information about palau. http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/country_information.php?Pays=PLW

59. GeographyIQ - World Atlas - Oceania - Palau - Geography Facts And Figures geography information for palau. geography note, westernmost archipelago in the Caroline chain, consists of six island groups totaling more than 300 http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/ps/Palau_geography.htm

Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World Oceania Palau (Facts) Palau - Geography (Facts) Location: Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines Geographic coordinates: 7 30 N, 134 30 E Map references: Oceania Area: total: 458 sq km water: sq km land: 458 sq km Area - comparative: slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land boundaries: km Coastline: 1,519 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 3 nm extended fishing zone: 200 nm exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm Climate: Tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November Terrain: varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs Elevation extremes: lowest point: Pacific Ocean m highest point: Mount Ngerchelchuus 242 m Natural resources: forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals Land use: arable land: 8.7% permanent crops: 4.35% other: 86.95% (2001) Irrigated land: NA sq km Natural hazards: typhoons (June to December) Environment - current issues: inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging, illegal fishing practices, and overfishing

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