The Palauan society is based on a strict matrilineal system. Women are the decision makers in the society.
A marine lake called the jellyfish lake is located on Palau’s Eil Malk Island. Millions of jellyfish migrate across this lake every day.
Palau is in Oceania, with a population of 18 million people. Its capital is Ngerulmud, and the currency is United States Dollars. The official languages spoken in Palau are English, Palauan, Japanese, Sonsorolese, and Tobian.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Youth Day (Mar 15)
- March Equinox (Mar 20)
- Senior Citizens Day (Date Varies)
- President’s Day (Jun 1)
- June Solstice (Jun 21)
- Constitution Day (Date Varies)
- Labor Day (Date Varies)
- September Equinox (Sep 23)
- Independence Day (Date Varies)
It has no national park, but has one world heritage site:
Want to learn more? Check out Palau’s tourism website.
Also check out the Belau National Museum located in Koror, Palau.
Fun activities to do
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