Palau

Flag Description Light blue with a large yellow disk (representing the moon) shifted slightly to the hoist side. Currency US dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, group of islands in the north pacific ocean, southeast of the philippines. Climate Wet season may to november; hot and humid. Terrain Varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Ngerchelchuus 242 m.

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Palau

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