Palau

Palau is an archipelago of over 500 islands, part of the Micronesia region in the western Pacific Ocean. Palau's Rock Islands are clustered in southwestern Palau near the island of Angaur, and are known for their limestone formations and caves. Palau's Jellyfish Lake is home to millions of stingless jellyfish, and is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. The Republic of Palau is the westernmost country in the Micronesia region of Oceania, and is located northeast of the Philippines and west of the Mariana Islands. Palau consists of over 500 islands, the largest of which are Babeldaob, Koror, and Angaur. Palau's total land area is about 466 square kilometers (180 square miles). The Rock Islands of Palau are a group of about 200 small, mostly uninhabited islands in the southwestern part of Palau. The islands are known for their limestone formations and caves, and are a popular destination for snorkeling and diving. Jellyfish Lake is a saltwater lake on the island of Eil Malk in Palau. The lake is home to millions of stingless jellyfish, and is a popular destination for snorkeling and diving.