| Terrain Palau :
| varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs
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| Natural hazards Palau :
| typhoons (June to December)
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| Environment current issues Palau :
| inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging, illegal fishing practices, and overfishing
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| Environment international agreements party to Palau :
| Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection
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| Geography note Palau :
| westernmost archipelago in the Caroline chain, consists of six island groups totaling more than 300 islands; includes World War II battleground of Beliliou (Peleliu) and world-famous rock islands
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| Flag description Palau :
| light blue with a large yellow disk (representing the moon) shifted slightly to the hoist side
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| Agriculture products Palau :
| coconuts, copra, cassava (tapioca), sweet potatoes
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| Industries Palau :
| tourism, craft items (from shell, wood, pearls), construction, garment making
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