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  Palau
The Republic of Palau is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located some 500 km east of the Philippines.
Palau's most important islands are Angaur[?], Babeldaob[?], Koror, Peleliu[?], which lie together near the same barrier reef.
The official languages of Palau are English and Palauan[?], except for three states where the local language is official instead of Palauan.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/pa/Palau.html   (516 words)

  
 Republic of Palau - Search View - MSN Encarta
The population of Palau (2006 estimate) is 20,579.
Palau has one radio station and one television station, which are broadcast from Koror.
Palau was probably first settled by migrants from islands in Southeast Asia as early as 3,000 or 4,000 years ago.
encarta.msn.com /text_761579873__1/Republic_of_Palau.html   (1275 words)

  
 Palau Guide
Palau is a large tourist town on the northern-most tip of the Sardinian coast and stands in front of the archipelago of La Maddalena.
The tourist marina lies to the south of the berthing area reserved for the ferries to Palau and during the summer months it is full of boats of all shapes and sizes.
Palau, with its coastline artistically moulded by nature, is one of the places most adapt for carrying out sailing and windsurfing activities.
www.directferries.co.uk /palau_guide.htm   (280 words)

  
 Palau Information Center - survivor palau
The members of both chambers are chosen by the people; 9 are palau palau case in vendita islands map of palau immobili vendita a palau map part of the Senate, and 16 of the House of Delegates.
Palau's republic of palau most important islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu, which lie together near the same barrier reef.
A remote group palau history of six islands, palau events known as the Southwest Islands, some 600 km from the main islands, is also part of the country.
www.scipeeps.com /Sci-Official_Languages_P_-_S/Palau.html   (873 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Palau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The republic's first president, Haruo I. Remeliik, was assassinated in 1985, with the Minister of State eventually found to be complicit in the crime.
Palau's third president, Lazurus Salii, committed suicide in September 1988 amidst bribery allegations.
Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Palau   (721 words)

  
 Palau (09/06)
Palau is a democratic republic with directly elected executive and legislative branches.
The main economic challenge confronting Palau is to ensure the long-term viability of its economy by reducing its reliance on foreign assistance.
Palau was admitted to the United Nations on December 15, 1994, and has since joined a number of other international organizations.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/1840.htm   (1927 words)

  
 Republic of Palau - The Executive Branch
The primary mission of the Division of Transportation and Communication is to promote, develop and improve the land, sea and air transportation systems of the Republic of Palau and to regulate Communication activities within the Republic.
Palau Port Control Authority may be contacted by radio on Channel 16 (156.8MHz) if within 25 nautical miles from Koror or HF Radio on 4.6MHZ (USB) if within 300 nautical miles between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm on Monday thru Friday.
Palau requires all vessels, except sailing yachts, arriving in Palau to employ the services of a local shipping agent to ensure the vessel meets all entry requirements and that the visit of the vessel will go smoothly.
www.palaugov.net /mincommerce/tanscomm.html   (812 words)

  
 directopedia : Directory : Regional : Oceania : Palau
The Republic of Palau is a borderless country in the Pacific Ocean, located some 500 km east of the Philippines.
Palau was dubbed the « Pelew Islands » by Wilson.
The official languages of Palau are Palauan and English, except for three states (Sonsorol, Hatohobei, and Anguar) where the local language is official instead of Palauan.
www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Oceania/Palau.shtml   (1144 words)

  
 Palau - Destination Republic of Palau - Belau - Kyushu-Palau Ridge - Caroline Islands - Micronesia
The Republic of Palau with its main island Babeldaob (Babelthuap), is an island nation in the northern Pacific Ocean, located some 700 km east of the Philippines, perched on the Kyushu-Palau Ridge.
The westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands consists of 20 large islands and 566 smaller islands and is one of the world's youngest and least populated nations.
The Legend of Ochaeo, which is one of Palau's newer legends, is popularly accepted as historical, although it is not verifiable.
www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/palau.htm   (765 words)

  
 Palau TRANSPORTATION
Palau's deepwater harbor at Malakal in Koror offers international port facilities.
Heavy reliance is placed on small private watercraft throughout the country.
There are 3 domestic airlines: Palau Paradise Air, Aero Belau, and Freedom Air.
www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Asia-and-Oceania/Palau-TRANSPORTATION.html   (149 words)

  
 Palau Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
In Babeldaob's far north is a field with rows of large basalt monoliths known as Badrulchau, the origin of which is unknown.
Palau is the last word in underwater wonderlands.
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/palau   (133 words)

  
 Palau - Gurupedia
The Republic of Palau (also spelled Belau) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located some 500 km east of the
North of these islands, the coral atoll of Kayangel is situated, while the uninhabited Rock Islands (Palau) (ca.
Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82° degrees F. Rainfall can occur throughout the year, the annual average is 150
www.gurupedia.com /p/pa/palau.htm   (584 words)

  
 Embassy of the Republic of Palau - Visitor Information
Koror Palau will be shifting its capital city to Melekeok State by the end of 2005.
Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82° F (27° C).
Typhoons are rare as Palau is located outside the typhoon zone.
www.palauembassy.com /Travel.htm   (374 words)

  
 Palau
Palau is an archipelago consisting of several hundred volcanic and limestone islands and coral atolls, few of which are inhabited, and is politically divided into 16 states.
A visa is not required for U.S. citizens visiting Palau for one year or less, provided the visitor otherwise complies with applicable regulations, for example, on employment.
Penalties for possession of, use of, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Palau are strict, and convicted traffickers face a mandatory twenty-five year jail sentence and USD 50,000 fine.
travel.state.gov /travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_993.html   (1385 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Palau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Many of the pictures in the Survivor video were not taken by me, but by those friendly people aboard the Palau Aggressor II with me. Micronesia is one of those...
Palau was dubbed the « Pelew Islands » by Wilson.
Palau Aquarium The Palau Aquarium is located at the Palau International Coral Reef Center.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/palau   (1358 words)

  
 Olekoi Palau - September 2006 News, Part 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu are the Pacific countries which have diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Palau Consulates on Guam and Saipan will cease operations effective Oct. 1, 2007 once the proposal introduced by the Senate would be approved by both houses of Congress.
Palau Vice President Elias Camsek Chin, who served as the judge, said that their team caught a Napoleon Wrasse that could have given them the win but they have decided to let it go after learning that it is against the law to catch this type of fish in Palau.
www.olekoi.com /newsbrief200609_1.htm   (15113 words)

  
 Palau: Airai -- Getting Here
Flying in to Palau International Airport, which is itself located in the State of Airai.
Within Palau's unique geography, the capital city and center of power, Koror, is located on a handful of small islands, while the nearby large island of Babeldaob remains largely rural and, at this writing, difficult to reach (the new Palau Compact Road will change that shortly).
It was traditionally a highly prominent village, but acended to status as capital of Palau after the first extended contact with Westerners took place here in the late 1700s.
www.pacificworlds.com /palau/home/getting.cfm   (999 words)

  
 Palau map and information page by World Atlas
Palau - often referred to as Belau - consists of the far-western portion of the Caroline Islands, including the larger islands of Angaur, Babulthuap, Eil Malk, Koror, Peleiu and Urukthapel.
Palau is a beautiful tropical paridise, and one of the true unspoiled destinations on the planet.
Climate With its location to the immediate north of the Equator, Palau's weather is hot and humid throughout the year.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/pw.htm   (342 words)

  
 Transportation to and around Palau
Continental Micronesia is the major airline of Micronesia and flies into Palau 6 days a week: 2 times a day on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays; and once a day on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
There is service to and from Palau from Manila, Philippines (this seems to be the best way to travel to Palau from Asia or Europe); twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
There are many ways to get to Palau and flying direct is not always the most economical or timely method.
www.carolinesresort.com /transport.html   (348 words)

  
 Transportation Of Palau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/palau_country_transportation.shtml   (183 words)

  
 Palau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The main article on politics and government of Palau is Politics of Palau.
A remote group of six islands, known as the Southwest Islands, some 375 miles (600 km) from the main islands, are also part of the country.
The official languages of Palau are Palauan and English, except for two states (Sonsorol, Hatohobei) where the local language along with Palauan, is official.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palau   (1854 words)

  
 OIA: Palau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Government of Palau is actively seeking grant aid assistance from the Government of Japan for extending the power grid further north and east to electrify the remaining four states in Babeldaob island presently still without 24-hour power service.
Included in the Compact of Free Association as United States assistance to Palau, the road was to be a 53 mile, 18 foot wide road with double bituminous surface treatment.
The inadequacy of the air transportation infrastructure in Palau is a major constraint to economic development that the Government of Palau is facing today.
www.doi.gov /oia/StateIsland/ch6a.html   (1310 words)

  
 Pacific Magazine: 2007 Pacific Almanac: Republic of Palau
Palau’s 12th Independence Anniversary celebrations saw the relocation of the national capital from Koror to the state of Melekeok on October 1.
And in a major development, Palau’s largest island of Babeldaob has been opened up by the so-called “Compact Road.” The road is expected to create a range of new economic opportunities.
Palau played host to the first Taiwan-Pacific Summit in 2006, which brought together six Pacific Island heads of state to meet with Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian.
www.pacificislands.cc /almanac/profile/16   (624 words)

  
 Top20Palau.com - Your Top20 Guide to Palau!
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.
After a long period of transition, including the violent deaths of two presidents (Haruo Remeliik in 1985 by assassination and Lazarus Salii in 1988 by suicide), Palau voted in 1994 to become freely associated with the United States while retaining their independence.
The United States especially desired further control of the Marianas Trench for submarine testing, as the trench is the deepest in the world.
www.top20palau.com   (967 words)

  
 Palau: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The original settlers of Palau are believed to have arrived from Indonesia as early as 2500 B.C. The Palau islands' position on the western threshold of Oceania and their proximity to Southeast Asia have led to the population being a mixture of Malay, Melanesian, Filipino, and Polynesian ancestry.
After the war they became a UN trusteeship (1947), administered by the U.S. Palau signed a Compact of Free Association with the U.S. in 1992, requiring the United States to provide economic aid in exchange for the right to build and maintain U.S. military facilities in Palau.
Palau: beyond diving: Ancient culture and beautiful topography complement some of the world's finest scuba sites.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107866.html   (659 words)

  
 Micronesia - Republic of Palau - Transportation in Republic of Palau
Micronesia - Republic of Palau - Transportation in Republic of Palau
Located in the state of Airai, it's about a thirty-minute drive to Koror State, the provisional capital of the Republic of Palau.
To get to the rock islands and beaches, it is necessary to travel by boat charter or go with one of Palau's many tour operators.
micronesia.hawaii.com /palau/transportation   (275 words)

  
 Palau Visitors Authority - Things To Do
Palau is a country rich in tradition and culture.
The Palau Aquarium is located at the Palau International Coral Reef Center.
With their World War II artifacts, the islands of Peleliu and Angaur are perhaps known more for the man-made relics left over from momentous battles more than half a century ago.
www.visit-palau.com /thingstodo/index.cfm   (240 words)

  
 Guam Drug Threat Assessment
Methamphetamine transportation from the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and South Korea to Guam.
The cocaine abused on Guam is powdered cocaine; crack cocaine is not converted or abused in the territory.
Typically the small quantities of the drug that are available on Guam are transported there by individual users, generally tourists, for their own consumption.
www.usdoj.gov /ndic/pubs4/4001/index.htm   (613 words)

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