Time zone: GMT + 9 Hours
Location: a group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines
Capital: Koror (however, a new capital is being built about 20 km northeast of Koror)
Currency: US dollar (currency code USD)
Languages: English, Palauan, Sonsoralese, Tobi, Angaur, Japanese. Business language: English.
Airport authority contact information:
Airports: In 2005 Palau had 3 airports, only 1 of which has a paved runway:
Airai Airport
