Palau
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Ngerulmud
- Population: approx. 18,000
- Languages: Palauan, English
- Area: 459 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+9 (PWT)
- Currency: United States dollar (USD)
- Flag colors: Light blue, yellow
- National Day: October 1 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Belau rekid
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation in the Pacific Ocean)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Koror
- Meyuns
- Airai
- Kloulklubed
- Ngerulmud
- Ngermid
- Melekeok
- Ngetkib
- Ngaramash
- Imeong
- Ulimang
- Ngeaur (Angaur)
- Ollei
- Mengellang
- Ngarchelong
Top 15 Attractions
- Rock Islands (Chelbacheb) & Southern Lagoon
- Jellyfish Lake (Ongeim'l Tketau)
- Blue Corner (World-famous dive site)
- German Channel
- Milky Way Lagoon
- Ngardmau Waterfall
- Belau National Museum (Koror)
- Peleliu WWII Battlefield & Relics
- Ngerulmud Capitol Complex
- Badrulchau Stone Monoliths
- Blue Holes
- Chandelier Cave
- Carp Island
- Kayangel Atoll
- Palau Aquarium
Climate and Nature
Palau enjoys a tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and heavy rainfall year-round. Featuring over 340 limestone and volcanic islands, its ecosystem is celebrated for mushroom-shaped Rock Islands, marine lakes, deep caves, and world-class marine biodiversity.
Culture and Gastronomy
Palauan Micronesian culture relies on a traditional matrilineal social system where lineage passes through women. Culinary staples revolve around fresh ocean catches, taro, cassava, coconut, and tropical fruits.
Economy
Palau's economy is predominantly driven by luxury ecotourism and scuba diving. Financial assistance from the United States under the Compact of Free Association, public sector jobs, and fishing also contribute significantly.
Did you know?
- Palau requires visitors to sign the 'Palau Pledge' stamped into their passports, promising to act in an ecologically responsible way?
- Jellyfish Lake is home to millions of stingless golden jellyfish that lost their stingers over millennia due to lack of predators?
- In 2009, Palau created the world's first Shark Sanctuary, banning commercial shark fishing across its entire exclusive economic zone?
- Ngerulmud is one of the world's least populous national capitals, with only a small number of residents?
- The yellow circle on Palau's flag represents the full moon, traditionally considered the most auspicious time for fishing and harvesting?
Live footage: Discover Palau via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Palau and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Palau: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Palau: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Palau in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
