Background: After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986, but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year, when the islands gained independence.
February 16th 2008Oceania » Palau For Bryan's birthday, I decided to treat us to Palau. Apparently, if you live on Guam and have never been to Palau, people think you're weird. Part of it is because due to some ear thing I have, I can ... 11 photos[full story]
July 25th 2006Oceania » Palau Sorry for the delay...Many of you have been waiting for this blog but here it is !!!
Palau is one of the most extraordinary diving spots in the world for many divers but not so many had the chance ... 51 photos[full story]
July 27th 2007Oceania » Palau » Koror End of July and time for a trip to Palau to sort out some work stuff. I was also planning to take the opportunity to do a little more exploration around the island of Koror and hopefully some sea kaya ... 11 photos[full story]
Map of Palau
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