Palau, also known as Belau, is one of the legendary shrines of diving. It has an immense coral reef, incredible rocky islands, unique marine lakes, and cliffs. Palau's natural beauty will impress its visitors.

Located 1,300 Km (800 miles) southwest of Guam, just north of the Equator, this 160 Km (100 miles) long archipelago sits in one of the richest location in the ocean realm. The Republic of Palau also includes six islands to the southwest some 322 Km (200 miles) of the archipelago and near the waters of the Philippines and Indonesia. The people of these islands live off what the land provides and fishing.

The waters of Palau are home to vast amount of marine life. It is famous for schools of sharks and for the largest collection of World War II wreckages.

The people of Palau are very interesting. The islands offer many activities. The tropical waters, and amazing underwater beauty are just two of the many reasons why divers continually come back to Palau again and again.

There are over 340 islands in the archipelago. Thick jungle and rocky cliffs cover the islands. The isle of Babeldaob is the second largest in Micronesia.

In Babeldaob there are many small towns that are can only be accessed by boat. The rivers are host to thick plants that create a perfect environment for all kind of marine life. These rich nutrients are carried by the currents towards the reefs, energizing the immense coral reefs.
Exotic monkeys and birds make their home in Palau.
Most of the wild life in Palau was introduced. There are many types of reptiles, gators, two types of snakes, and many types of frogs.
There are also many types of insects, but they are not considered dangerous.