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	Palau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos first sighted the islands in 1543, but European attempts to settle on or trade with the islands were not initiated until the 18th century, by the British.
		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.
		Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 °F (27 °C).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palau (820 words)

	Military Geology of Palau Islands, Caroline Islands
		The Palau Islands consist of a small, somewhat isolated, arc- shaped chain in the western Caroline Islands, which are a part of Micronesia in the western equatorial part of the north Pacific Ocean.
		The Palau Islands extend from 60 53' N to 80 12' N and from 1340 08'E to 1340 44' E. Their relation to and distance from other major islands and countries in the Pacific area are shown in figure 1.
		The Palau Islands are situated on the southern margin of one of the areas in which typhoons occur, the area in the western Pacific Ocean north of the equator.
	www.geocities.com /ctrlburn/introduction.html (5849 words)

	Bank of Hawaii - Palau Economic Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Palau's climate is tropical with little seasonal change, temperatures averaging 83 degrees in the hottest months and 81 degrees in the coolest.
		Palau's GDP was estimated to be $14.5 million in 1975, $17.4 million in 1977 and $31.0 million in 1983.
		Palau's third economic sector, a composite of industrial activities, declined slightly as a share of GDP from 15.2 percent in 1983 to 13.3 percent in 1992.
	www.boh.com /econ/pacific/palaer.asp (10999 words)

	Palau
		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.
		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.
		Kayangel, the northernmost island, is the only true coral atoll in the group and Melekeok, the future capital, has a deep water port and five "stone face" monoliths, while on the northern tip of the island a further 37 monoliths stand in two rows on prehistoric terraces.
	www.janeresture.com /palau/Palau.htm (1362 words)

	Core Document ADD107- Palau
		The Republic of Palau comprises the westernmost group of the Caroline Islands in Micronesia, lying 500 miles equidistant from the Philippines to the west and Papua New Guinea to the south.
		Palau is comprised of 340 islands with a total land mass of 188 square miles.
		Palau's basic social unit is a single, ancestral biological kin group comprised of a mother and her children.
	www.hri.ca /fortherecord2000/documentation/coredocs/hri-core-1-add107.htm (2508 words)

	AllRefer.com - Palau (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		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.
		Palau has a bicameral parliament, a president, and a vice president.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/Palau.html (204 words)

	Palau (10/05)
		Palau instead approved a new constitution and became the Republic of Palau in 1981, signing a Compact of Free Association with the United States in 1982.
		Palau is a democratic republic with directly elected executive and legislative branches.
		Palau gained its independence October 1, 1994 with the entry into force of the Compact of Free Association with the United States.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1840.htm (1895 words)

	Palau Islands Economy
		Palau's per capita GDP of $5482 makes it one of the wealthier Pacific Island states.
		Several large infrastructure projects, including the rebuilding of the bridge connecting Koror and Babeldaob Islands after its collapse in 1996 and the construction of a highway around the rim of Babeldaob, boosted activity at the end of 1990s.
		The main economic challenge confronting Palau is to ensure the long-term viability of its economy by reducing its reliance on foreign assistance.
	www.traveldocs.com /pw/economy.htm (436 words)

	Welcome to Palau
		Far to the southwest of Micronesia the Republic of Belau (the traditional name) consists of an archipelago of 343 islands, spread north to south over 100 miles form the atoll of Kayangel to the island of Angaur plus five tiny islands, known as the southwest islands.
		Palau's famed "Rock Islands" are a collection of rounded, foliage-covered isles which seem to float above the surface of the water.
		Palau was named the Number One Underwater Wonder of the World by CEDAM -- a group of marine scientists and conservationists.
	www.destmic.com /palau.html (869 words)

	Dive Palau - Welcome to diving paradise!
		Palau, the westernmost cluster of the six major island groups that make up the Caroline Islands, lies 1000km (600 miles) east of the Philippines.
		Divers in Palau can experience the thrill of close proximity to reef sharks, the luxurious feeling of drifting with the currents along walls festooned with colorful coral, or float in a sea of jellyfish.
		At Dive Palau the groups are small and the excitement high, and although we dive the popular sites, we also make regular visits to the lesser known spots - including seldom visited World War II wrecks and out of the way reefs.
	www.palaudive.com (491 words)

	Palau, Micronesia
		Babeldaob is a high, volcanic island of gently rolling hills, with beautiful stretches of sandy beach on the east coast and mangrove forests on the west.
		Palau is one of the world's truly spectacular scuba diving locales, with coral reefs, blue holes, WWII wrecks, hidden caves and tunnels and over 60 vertical drop-offs.
		Palau was named the number one Underwater Wonder of the World by CEDAM International, an organisation of divers, marine scientists and conservationists.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /micronesia/about_destin/palau.html (2673 words)

	Palau on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Palau: beyond diving: Ancient culture and beautiful topography complement some of the world's finest scuba sites.
		Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Compact of Free Association with the Republic of Palau.
		Un minuscule Etat d'Océanie, Palau, va couler dans les eaux turquoises de ses lagon.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/P/Palau.asp (504 words)

	Republic of Palau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		It consists of several hundred volcanic islands and a few coral atolls but only nine islands are inhabited, with a population of 19,409 people (est.
		Palau, formerly the last of the U.S. Pacific Trust Territories, implemented a Compact of Free Association with the United States in Oct 1994 and is now an independent Republic.
		Palau's economy consists primarily of tourism, marine resources and agriculture.
	lumahai.soest.hawaii.edu /Enso/map/usapi/palau.html (88 words)

	travel.iafrica.com \| destinations \| island vacations The emerald islands of Palau
		The mesmerising emerald islands of Palau top a shortlist of locations for the next season of the popular US reality television series 'Survivor', which pits hardbodied individuals against each other for a top prize of one million dollars.
		Chief of staff Billy Kuartei said the only hitch to filming in Palau would be the cost of travel for the estimated 300-member film crew that follows the day-in and day-out trickery, debauchery and nudity that have made 'Survivor' a jewel in the reality television crown.
		Palau is a nation with a healthy traditional chief system that works alongside a western-style democracy, meaning 'Survivor' may have to take its pitch to the Council of Chiefs for approval.
	travel.iafrica.com /destin/islandvacations/244049.htm (658 words)

	Palau Country Guide - General Information - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		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 Rock Islands, now known as the Floating Garden Islands, are of limestone formation, while Kayangel, at the northernmost tip, is a classic coral atoll.
	www.worldtravelguide.net /data/plw/plw.asp (222 words)

	Sandafayre Stamp Auctions \| Stamp Atlas \| Palau Islands
		Also known as the Pelew Islands, they were discovered by the Spaniards in the 17th century.
		After the Islands voted in a referendum not to join the Federated States of Micronesia (qv), a Compact of free association was signed with the USA in 1982.
		By this agreement Palau gained internal sovereignty but left the foreign policy to be decided by the Americans.
	www.sandafayre.com /atlas/palis.htm (193 words)

	palau islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Palau's famed "Rock Islands" are a collection of rounded, foliage-covered...
		The geologic and soils mapping of the Palau Islands was conducted under the Pacific Islands Geologic Mapping Program.
		The Republic of Palau is the westernmost jurisdiction in Micronesia,...
	www.carribean-bahamas-2005-2006.com /15/palau-islands.html (312 words)

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		Palau’s coral reefs are home to more than 1500 species of fish and 700 species of corals and sea anemones.
		Palau is a member of the two main regional economic organisations, the South Pacific Forum and the South Pacific Commission.
		In October 1994, the Compact was endorsed and Palau was subsequently admitted to the UN in December 1994 and became a member of the IMF in 1997.
	www.omnimoving.com /country_guides/Palau.doc (2451 words)

	Palau Visitors Authority
		Famous for its diving, Palau is rated as one of the world's best diving destinations by scuba aficionados.
		Palau beckons to you with some of the world's most awesome natural wonders.
		Forests, waterfalls and caves that have never been ravaged by man, and hundreds of islands of the purest beauty abound all along our pristine archipelago.
	www.visit-palau.com (271 words)

	1000Countries.com: Palau I: palau, PALAU (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Palau is one of the most extraordinary diving spots on this planet...
		Palau - often referred to as Belau - consists of the far-western portion of the Caroline Islands...
		The Republic of Palau is an independent country in a Compact of Free Association with the United...
	www.1000countries.com /countries_of_the_world/palau_1.html (2172 words)

	Rescue the Reef® - Palau Islands, Micronesia
		The Palau Islands are comprised of more than 400 islands, atolls and coral reefs.
		The Conservancy, the Palau Visitors Authority and the Division of Marine Resources are also conducting ecological surveys, installing mooring buoys at popular dive sites and working to support conservation laws.
		Read a postcard sent by The Nature Conservancy's Director of Coastal Marine Conservation during a recent trip to the Rock Islands of Palau.
	nature.org /joinanddonate/rescuereef/success/palauislands.html (203 words)

	Where do you want to go birding in Micronesia today?
		Notes on the Avifauna of Ebon Atoll, Marshall Islands - by Dirk HR Spennemann and Hemley Benjamin.
		She wrote a brief trip report describing the islands, her experiences, and the birds one could expect to see and did see as well as accommodations and places to eat.
		We had often speculated about going to the islands in the Pacific which make up the region known as Micronesia as some of the endemic birds looked amazing and also there was some very good snorkeling to be had, however the amount of information available with regards birding sites was somewhat limited.
	www.camacdonald.com /birding/pamicronesia.htm (587 words)

	Islands.com \| Palau
		DIVING Palau has a pair of dive sites that generally rank among the world’s finest, and both are located along the barrier reef about an hour by boat south of Kohore.
		The No. 1 source for travel essentials, with quick takes on the major islands ("on Peleliuairplane propellers, bomb casings and steel helmets decorate many front yards"),recreation, culture, and history, and links (or, in many cases, e-mail addresses) for dive operators and a wide range of accommodations.
		The island's pioneer dive shop (since 1972) presents a general review of Palau’s diving scene and facilities (although not as many specifics about the diving itself as one might wish).
	www.islands.com /palau (760 words)

	Palau Rock Islands
		Signs of progress: The 500 rock islands located in the southern lagoon are renowned for their beauty.
		Palau also boasts exceptional species diversity of reef life and supports other marine mammals and reptiles, such as dugongs and saltwater crocodiles, not found elsewhere in Micronesia.
		The Nature Conservancy and the Palau Conservation Society are successfully working with local communities and the government to protect the Palau reefs.
	marine.wri.org /pubs_content_text.cfm?ContentID=95 (161 words)

	Dan Heller's Photos/Pictures of Palau
		Palau is like an underwater Safari, complete with Lion(fish), Tiger(fish) Zebra(fish) and fish that look like Elephants, except for the long trunks, huge ears, and big, flat feet...
		Yes, Palau is very much like Fantasy Island, the extremely campy TV series from the 1970s.
		Palau was where American Marines fought tirelessly for over 30 days to take control of the islands from the Japanese, at which point, many experts believe, the beginning of the turning point for the war took place.
	www.danheller.com /palau.html (338 words)

	EXHIBITS: Palau Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Surrounded by the warm tropical waters of the Western Pacific with close proximity to the Asian sub-continent, the islands of Palau have the most diverse marine flora and fauna found anywhere in Micronesia.
		Palau, compared to other islands of volcanic origin, has the richest and the most diverse of marine organisms.
		A visit to the aquarium will find a visitor poring over a detail of fine craftsmanship work as evident by the topographical map of the Palau Islands.
	www.picrc.org /exh_palau.html (78 words)

	ipedia.com: Rock Islands (Palau) Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Rock Islands of Palau are a small collection of limestone islands in Palau, an island nation of the Pacific Ocean.
		The islands are uninhabited, but are famous for their beaches, and the peculiar u...
		The islands are uninhabited, but are famous for their beaches, and the peculiar umbrella-like shapes of many of the islands themselves.
	www.ipedia.com /rock_islands__palau_.html (121 words)

	Palau: Islands of S10! (Madagascar: Island of S11?) - www.ezboard.com
		The guess about the war theme is party based on the bunker SEG built on the pier and the restrictions on the island with the German/Japanese lighthouse and and other discarded military equipment.
		Palau has some of the best diving in the world and the water is crystal clear.
		The islands are beautiful, the people are very nice, and the underwater stuff is excellent.
	p085.ezboard.com /fsurvivorsucksfrm2.showMessageRange?start=281&stop=300&topicID=18238.topic (767 words)

	my Micronesia * palau
		No wonder Palau's greatest resource is it natural beauty, which attracts visitors from around the globe -- especially divers and kayakers.
		In 1994, Palau drifted apart from the United States and signed the Compact of Free Association, making it one of the world's newest nations.
		Olekoi Palau was created to share a love for the islands of Palau and their people.
	www.mymicronesia.com /palau (1102 words)

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