Want to learn about Palau? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Palau
| Capital | Ngerulmud |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Population | 18,000 |
| Languages | English, Palauan |
| Currency | United States dollar |
| National symbol | Palau Fruit Dove |
| Famous food | Taro Soup |
In Palau, people often speak English, Palauan. A friendly way to say hello is "Alii". 👋
Fun facts about Palau for kids
- Palau has a famous Jellyfish Lake where millions of jellyfish have lost their sting, so you can safely swim with them!
- The country consists of over 340 tiny volcanic and coral islands!
- Palau was the first country in the world to create a 'shark sanctuary' covering its entire coastline!
- The Bai is a traditional meeting house with beautiful painting and carving, made entirely without nails.
- Palau asks all visitors to sign a 'Palau Pledge' in their passport to protect the environment.
Famous places in Palau
- Rock Islands
- Jellyfish Lake
- Belau National Museum
Nature and symbols of Palau
- Palau Fruit Dove
- National sport: Baseball
Going to Palau with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Alii".
- Find Ngerulmud, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇵🇼 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Taro Soup at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Rock Islands.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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