Palau Introduction Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Transnational Issues Print This Frame Palau Introduction Top of Page Background: After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independent status in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of ...

This PBS companion site looks at Palau and features classroom activities, information on Palau inhabitants, and a screen saver.

Palau is one of the most extraordinary diving spots on this planet. 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 profuse, unspoiled reefs offer a wealth of marine life, ...

A country profile of the Pacific Island of Palau