Culture
What are traditional wood carvings that often depict legends and recorded events?
What are storyboards?
In Palau, this phenomenon is occurring due to factors like migration and low birth rates, leading to a smaller population over time.
What is population decline?
Palau was settled over 3,000 years ago by people who came from this region.
What is Southeast Asia?
Palau is an island nation located in the western Pacific, near other small island nations and territories. What is the name of the region that includes Palau and other similar islands?
What is Micronesia?
This Palauan lake is home to millions of jellyfish, but don't worry—they're not interested in stinging you, just in swimming around. What is this unique spot called?
What is Jellyfish Lake?
What is a traditional structure that serves as a gathering place, community center, venue for religious ceremonies, location for community meetings, and a place for teaching traditional skills and crafts to younger generations?
What is a Bai?
This industry plays a significant role in Palau’s economy, contributing to over 30% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). What is this industry?
What is Tourism?
In Palau's earliest encounter, what was the name of the Captain who shared tea and biscuits with then Koror Chief Ibedul?
Who is Captain Henry Wilson?
These distinctive islands in Palau are made primarily of limestone, about 23-25 million years old, and are shaped by karst processes where water interacts with cracks and fractures in the rock. What are these islands called?
What are the Rock Islands?
This Palauan delicacy, often alarming to foreigners due to its appearance, is made from a flying mammal. What is it called?
What is fruit bat soup?
What is one of the most popular materials used to make jewelry, often derived from the shell of a certain sea creature?
What is a Turtle Shell?
Palau’s economy is bolstered by grants from this country, which is also Palau’s largest aid partner. Which country is this?
What is the United States?
During World War II, the Battle of Peleliu took place on this Palauan island, resulting in heavy casualties.
What is Peleliu?
This oceanic tectonic plate lies beneath the Pacific Ocean and is where Palau and other islands of Micronesia are situated. Hint: Plate in the Pacific Ocean.
What is the Pacific Plate?
What is the color of the mud found in Palau's Milky Way Lagoon, known for its smooth, therapeutic properties?
What is white?
What is a hybrid belief system that combines ancient Palauan customs with Christianity, where followers believe in the Christian God, recognize Jesus Christ as the Messiah, and also make appeasements to traditional Palauan deities?
What is Modekngei?
Palau’s economy is influenced by this resource, vital for both tourism and local livelihoods, and efforts are in place to protect it from overexploitation. What natural resource is this?
What is the marine environment?
Palau was controlled by different countries over time. This European nation was the second to establish control over the islands.
What is Germany?
This island of Palau is the largest island and has a mountain range reaching as high as 242 meters.
What is Babeldaob?
This yellow circle on the Palau flag is often mistaken for the sun, but it actually represents a different celestial body. What does the yellow circle symbolize?
What is the moon?
What is the name of the significant Palauan ceremony where a new mother is formally introduced to her husband’s family and community after the birth of her first child?
What is Omengat?
Palau's government has implemented policies to encourage foreign investment, particularly in this growing sector that focuses on health and luxury services. What sector is being developed to attract investors?
What is the hospitality and resort industry?
In 1994, Palau became a sovereign nation after gaining independence from this governing authority.
What is the United States?
This topography process formed Palau's beautiful features today. E.g. their caves, tunnels, and Jellyfish Lake.
What is the Karst Process?
While Palauan is the dominant language in Palau, this language holds official status in one of the nation's states, known for its historical ties to a former colonial power. What language is spoken officially in Anguar?
What is Japanese?