TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
TBA |
| Currency |
(USD)
U.S Dollar |
| Electrical |
TBA |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 680, City Code, Sonsorol 255+4D, Angaur 277+4D, Peleliu
345+4D |
Climate
Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round with an
annual mean temperature of 82° degrees F. (27° C.). Rainfall
can occur throughout the year, and the annual average is 150 inches.
The average relative humidity is 82%, and although rain falls
more frequently between July and October, there is still much
sunshine. Typhoons are rare as Palau is located outside the typhoon
zone.
Clothing
Island style prevails. Cool, loose-fitting clothing is acceptable
in most places. Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended.
Visitors are strongly advised to respect local customs by not
wearing swimsuits, short-shorts, or other inappropriate clothing
in town, villages or public places.
Useful
Phrases
| Palauan |
English |
Pronounciation |
| Alii |
Hello |
ah-LEE |
| Ungil
Tutau |
Good
morning |
oong-EEL-too-TAW |
| Ungil
Chodechosong |
Good
afternoon |
oong-EEL
OTH-o-song |
| Ungil
Kebesengei |
Good
evening |
oong-EEL-kebba
sung Ay |
| Dorael |
Let's
go |
do-RILE |
| Ke
ua ngerang? |
How
are you? |
ka-wannga-RANGH |
| Sulang |
Thanks |
soo-LAHNG |
| Ak
morolung |
I am
leaving (Good bye) |
ahk-more-oh-long |
| Ngtecha
ngklem? |
What
is your name? |
ngte-AHNG-KLEMM |
| A ngklek
a____ |
My
name is____ |
Ahng-KLEKK-a____ |
| Ngteland
a cheral? |
What
is the price? |
ngtela-ah-RAHL |
| Choi,
O' Oi |
Yes |
OH-OY |
| Ng
diak |
No |
Inh-dee-AHK |
| Mei |
Come! |
MAY |
| Bo
momengur |
Have
something to eat! |
Bo-mo-mung-OOR |
| Merkong! |
Stop,
that's enough! |
Murr-GONG |
