Palau | World Heritage Explorer

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

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Palau.

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

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

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)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Palau

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