Palau

Palau is a Pacific island nation whose capital, Ngerulmud, sits on the main island of Babeldaob, the largest landmass in the archipelago. The economy rests primarily on tourism and fishing, with a growing interest in sustainable marine industries. Visitors come above all for the legendary dive sites around Koror and the otherworldly Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a UNESCO-recognised area of limestone islets and clear water. Jellyfish Lake on Mecherchar Island draws snorkellers, while the Palau National Museum in Koror introduces local history and traditional storyboard carving, the craft most associated with shopping here.