Palau
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Palau Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for sailing around Palau.
| Palau | |
 Palau | |
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| Capital: | Melekeok |
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| Language: | English and Palauan |
| Currency: | $US |
| Time Zone | UTC +9 |
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Background
Palau's most populous islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu. The latter three lie together within the same barrier reef, while Angaur is an oceanic island several miles to the south. About two-thirds of the population live on Koror. The coral atoll of Kayangel is situated north of these islands, while the uninhabited Rock Islands (about 200) are situated to the west of the main island group. 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 and make up the states of Hatohobei and Sonsorol.
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Climate & Weather
Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 °F (28 °C). Rainfall can occur throughout the year, averaging a total of 150 inches (3,800 mm). The average humidity over the course of the year is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare, as Palau is outside the main typhoon zone.
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Charts
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Local Radio Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration
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Customs
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Ports & Popular Stops
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Islands
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Health
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Security
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Transportation
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References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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Personal Notes
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