Palau Visitors Authority
Country: Palau
Booth Number: K31, K33
Category: Tourism Board
Website: http://pristineparadisepalau.com
Nestled in the western Pacific Ocean, southwest of Guam, is a cluster of islands that make up this Pristine Paradise. Palau is and will be a destination for those who want to experience the wild side of nature, one of the most amazing adventures you will find underwater today. The archipelago’s oceanic realm is home to about 400 reef-building hard corals and 150 species of soft corals, gorgonians and sea pens. Reef fishes in Palau are also far more diverse than those in neighboring Micronesian islands – at least 1450 species. Favorites of divers, the napoleon wrasse and bumphead parrot fish are protected species here. For shark fans, these regal creatures thrive in the waters that were named the World’s First Shark Sanctuary in 2009.
Palau, also known as Belau, is a Pacific Island nation made up of 300+ islands and is part of the region of Micronesia. Palau is a world-renowned premier diving destination!