Palau: capital, population, borders and facts
Palau is a country in Oceania. Its capital city is Ngerulmud. Palau has no land borders, so it is an island country or is otherwise separated from its neighbours by water.
| Capital city | Ngerulmud |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Land neighbours | None (it has no land borders) |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Palau
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud.
Which countries border Palau?
Palau has no land borders.
Is Palau landlocked?
No, Palau is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Palau
In Palau, traffic drives on the right, plug types A and B and emergency number 911. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Palau travel basics page.
Put what you know about Palau to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Palau is Ngerulmud. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Palau has no land neighbours, so practise the shapes of islands and coastlines in the country outline quiz or trace a flight over the map in Overflown.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Oceania
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