Palau Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island sovereign state in Oceania
About Palau
After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands chose independence in 1978, instead of joining theFederated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986, but not ratified until 1993. Palau became independent on October 1, 1994. It is illegal to sell/buy or use sunscreen or skin care products that contain chemicals that damage the reef. Details can be found on theICRI web page. Early Palauans may have come fromPolynesiaandAsia. Depending on the origin of a family, Palauans may represent many parts ofMelanesia,Micronesiaand Polynesia. However, they are not traditionally considered to be Micronesian. For thousands of years, Palauans have had a well establishe
Palau Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 19 sections including: