Key facts
Palau is a country located in Micronesia. The country has no land neighbors.
English is an official language in Palau. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Palau.
The national currency in Palau is United States dollar (USD). The dollar ($) is subdivided into 100 cent (¢).
Palauan
Banknotes
$1$5$10$20$50$1002$
Palauan
Coins
1¢5¢10¢25¢$150¢
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Palau has more ATMs.44.92 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Palau. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Palau?
There are no Mariott hotels in Palau.
There are no Hilton hotels in Palau.
There are no IHG hotels in Palau.
There are no Best Western hotels in Palau.
There are no Radisson hotels in Palau.
There are no Accor hotels in Palau.
What fast food chains are present in Palau?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Palau.
The KFC chain does not operate in Palau.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Palau.
The Subway chain does not operate in Palau.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Palau.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Palau.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Ngerulmud?
Weather data for Ngerulmud (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Palau.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Palau
Sources
- Palau Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Palau (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)