Geography of Palau

Geography of Palau
ContinentPacific Ocean
RegionOceania
Coordinates7°30′N 134°30′E / 7.500°N 134.500°E / 7.500; 134.500
AreaRanked 179th
 • Total459 km2 (177 sq mi)
 • Land99%
 • Water1%
Coastline1,519 km (944 mi)
BordersNone
Highest pointMount Ngerchelchuus
242 metres (794 ft)
Lowest pointPacific Ocean
0 m
Exclusive economic zone603,978 km2 (233,197 sq mi)
Map of Palau and its location in Oceania

The Republic of Palau consists of eight principal islands and more than 250 smaller ones lying roughly 500 miles southeast of the Philippines, in Oceania. The islands of Palau constitute the westernmost part of the Caroline Islands chain. The country includes the World War II battleground of Peleliu and world-famous rock islands.[1] The total land area is 459 km2 (177 sq mi). It has the 42nd largest Exclusive Economic Zone of 603,978 km2 (233,197 sq mi).

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