Palau
Palau has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 2002. It is home to one World Heritage Site. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio.
Palau as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: June 11, 2002
Status: Acceptance
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)
World Heritage Sites in Palau (1)
Cultural: 0 | Natural: 0 | Mixed: 1
- Rock Islands Southern Lagoon · Mixed
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (4)
- Ouballang ra Ngebedech (Ngebedech Terraces) · submitted: August 26, 2004
- Imeong Conservation Area · submitted: August 26, 2004
- Yapease Quarry Sites · submitted: August 26, 2004
- Tet el Bad (Stone Coffin) · submitted: August 26, 2004
Country Profile Palau
Official Name: Republic of Palau
Continent: Oceania
Subregion: Micronesia
UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific
Capital: Ngerulmud
Population (2024): 17,695
Land Area: 460 km²
Currency: United States dollar (USD)