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Palau

Republic of Palau

CapitalNgerulmud

RegionMicronesia

CurrencyUSD

Official languagesEnglish, Palauan

Access to the seaYes

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Ngerulmud

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon

Palau’s Rock Islands: Exploring Marine Lakes and Reefs by Boat

Jellyfish Lake

Palau’s Rock Islands: Exploring Marine Lakes and Reefs by Boat

Palau · Place of interest

Jellyfish Lake

Jellyfish Lake, or Ongeim’l Tketau, is a marine lake on Eil Malk known for its golden jellyfish. When access is permitted, visits are limited to surface swimming with a mask in a delicate ecological setting.

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Palau · City or town

Ngerulmud

Ngerulmud is the capital of Palau, located in the state of Melekeok. Available information establishes its administrative role but does not detail services, visits or connections from the city.

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Forested limestone Rock Islands above Palau’s Southern Lagoon.

Palau · Region or area

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon brings together uninhabited limestone islands, reefs and marine lakes. A day on the lagoon combines boating and scenery, with regulated access and routes that may change.

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Palau

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Practical guides

Palau in Micronesia and the facts to check before travelling

A first overview of Palau: its region, languages, currency and the place of Ngerulmud on the map.

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Practical guides

Palau in Micronesia: Capital, Languages and Currency at a Glance

A first compass for getting your bearings in Palau: its region, Ngerulmud, the languages listed and the currency recorded in the available data.

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Nature

Palau’s Rock Islands: Exploring Marine Lakes and Reefs by Boat

A day by boat among the Rock Islands calls for thoughtful choices: Jellyfish Lake may not define the experience, while reefs, designated coves and ancient traces give the journey its meaning.

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