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preface
The island nation of Palau, full name "Republic of Palau", is an island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean, consisting of 343 islands with an area of less than 500 square kilometers.
Small island countries are not favored by economic powers, but their customs and unique environmental characteristics are still worth studying.
This paper will use the island nation of Palau as an example to conduct research on the value and characteristics of small islands.
The geographical location of the island nation of Palau
The Republic of Palau, a small island country with a total area of only 460 square kilometers, is located in the western Pacific Ocean and consists of more than 300 small islands; Palau's neighbors are the Philippines, Indonesia, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.
The island nation of Palau has a tropical climate with warm weather and high humidity, where marine resources and coral reefs thrive.
Palau is a young independent nation that gained independence from United Nations Trust Status in 1994.
Its political system is republican and its administrative capital is Koror.
With its magnificent coral reefs, beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters, as well as abundant marine life, Palau is known as a paradise island nation.
At the same time, Palau is also a country with a long history.
History of the island nation of Palau
In the past, there were many different tribes and kingdoms on the Palau archipelago, and the relationship between them was usually rivalry and war.
In 1899, Spain sold its interests in the area to Germany, which began colonizing the region.
After World War I, Japan took over the area and made it its own trusteeship until the end of World War II.
In September 1944, U.S. forces launched a massive land, sea and air attack on Palau to seize control of Palau.
The war was part of the South Pacific campaign in World War II to seize Japanese bases and control the region's sea and air corridors.
After weeks of heavy fighting, U.S. forces eventually captured Palau and established a military base in the area.
In addition, Palau experienced a series of internal conflicts and political upheavals in the 1980s and 1990s.
These conflicts mainly involve the struggle for political power and the divergence of socio-economic development.
Palau declared independence in 1981, but it was not until 1994 that a free association agreement was signed with the United States, preserving the U.S. military presence in Palau and diplomatic, security, and financial support for the country.
With the stabilization of the political situation and economic development, Palau has now become a relatively stable and prosperous country.
Economic development of the island nation of Palau
The economy of the island nation of Palau is largely dependent on fishing and tourism.
Fishing is one of Palau's key industries, and a variety of marine life such as fish, shellfish and sea cucumbers in Palau's waters are important export commodities.
The fishery industry is mainly based on seafood, including fish, shellfish, lobster and other seafood; The Government has taken a number of measures to ensure the sustainable use of marine resources, such as fisheries management and conservation measures.
Tourism is another important industry in Palau.
Tourism is the backbone of Palau's economy, with its beautiful natural environment and cultural heritage, which brings great development and prospects to Palau. According to the Palau government, tourism contributes 66% of the country's GDP.
Palau is also actively exploiting local mineral resources such as phosphate ore, metal ore, oil and natural gas.
In recent years, Palau has also actively promoted sustainable development and eco-friendly tourism, aiming to protect the local ecological environment and cultural heritage, and promote the development of the local economy.
In addition, Palau has a number of small manufacturing and service industries, including food processing, handicrafts and small retail.
The Palau Government also actively encourages foreign investment, particularly in tourism, to further develop the economy.
A famous attraction in the island country of Palau
Palau is a beautiful little island nation with many amazing attractions.
The most famous of these is Rock Island; It is a small island in the Republic of Palau, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
With an area of about 2.5 square kilometers, the island is a relatively small island, but is famous for its unique natural landscape and long history.
Rock Island is famous for its beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters, where people who come here can enjoy the sun and waves.
In addition, there are many beautiful coral reefs and marine life around Rock Island, which is a great place for diving and snorkeling.
Sightseers can also take a boat ride around the island to see the stunning scenery and marine life.
Rock Island is also rich in cultural heritage, and visitors can visit the local traditional villages and admire traditional works of art such as woodcarvings, stone carvings, weaving and metalwork.
Rook Island is also one of the centers of Palau's culture and arts; Local residents showcase Palau's cultural traditions and spirituality through handicrafts, traditional music and dance.
Even more exciting is the island's most famous Blue Grotto Nature Reserve, an underwater cave with a depth of 30 meters.
The light inside the cave is dim, and the blue water color creates a beautiful light and shadow effect in the cave, attracting a large number of diving enthusiasts to explore.
Rock Island also has a long history. During World War II, the island was an important base for the Japanese Navy, and later became a military base of the U.S. Air Force as the U.S. Army plundered.
To this day, these historic sites are of unique value to the island nation of Palau.
The second place to stop is Koror, Palau's administrative capital, a beautiful little town with traditional Palauan architecture, local markets, and food.
Located in the western part of the island nation of Palau, Koror is the country's capital and largest city; With a population of approximately 15,000, the city is Palau's political, cultural, and commercial center.
Koror is a beautiful and pleasant city with blue waters, white sandy beaches and lush tropical vegetation, as well as many historical buildings and cultural heritage.
The unique Palauan culture, including traditional handicrafts, dances and music, attracts many people.
As the political center of Palau, Koror is home to many government agencies and diplomatic missions.
The city is also the main economic center of the island nation of Palau, with many supermarkets, restaurants and hotels.
It is worth mentioning that Koror is also Palau's transportation hub; The city has an international airport that offers flights to and from Palau and other countries.
In addition, the city has a port that is one of the main transportation hubs to other Palau islands.
Koror is an important city in Palau, rich in cultural and natural resources, and is an important center for Palau's tourism and economic development.
The island nation of Palau is also part of the sea and has an extremely important economic resource and tourist attraction, known as the Pearl Farm.
A pearl farm is usually a place where pearl oysters are raised in captivity to produce high-quality pearls.
In pearl farms, pearl oysters grow in water, often in man-made shallow waters or fishing ponds.
Farm staff regularly check the growth of pearl oysters and carry out necessary cleaning and maintenance.
Pearls produced on pearl farms are usually graded according to their luster, color, etc.
High-quality pearls are often characterized by perfect shape, translucent luster, and more.
In addition to the economic value, people who go there can visit whole farms or buy locally produced pearl products.
As an important economic resource and tourist attraction in Palau, Pearl Farm has contributed greatly to the local economic development.
In addition to this, there is a monument park that brings great historical value to the island nation of Palau.
This park is Palau's memorial to the soldiers killed in World War II, and it shows the profound significance of the war's history at that time.
Monument Park is a historical and cultural attraction in Palau, located in downtown Koror and is one of Palau's most popular parks.
There are several monuments and sculptures in the park that honor Palau's historical and cultural heritage.
The park's most notable features are three beautiful monuments, which are one of Palau's landmarks.
The most famous of these is the "Tower of Freedom", built in 1980 to commemorate Palau's independence; The tower is 15 meters tall and has a lamp at the top, which glows brilliantly at night.
There are also large green areas within the park for people to rest and relax, and there are also restaurants and shops around offering local food and handicrafts.
In addition to these beautiful scenery, there are many rich production crops.
The island nation of Palau is rich in crops
The place near the sea is naturally the most famous for seafood and shellfish; Palau is a country rich in marine resources, rich in a variety of fish, shellfish and other seafood.
The local seafood market is a popular place where people can taste fresh local seafood delicacies.
Palau's climate is suitable for the growth of coconuts, so coconuts and coconut products are also one of the country's main exports; Products such as coconut oil, coconut water, coconut sugar, etc. are sold in high volumes in both local and international markets.
The colorful coral reefs are also among the best in the world; These beautiful natural resources are of great value, not to mention that coral reefs and marine ecosystems are among the country's most important resources.
Palau is also rich in cultural history and traditions, including local handicrafts such as wood carvings, stone carvings, harpoons, traditional clothing and jewelry.
However, the extremely prosperous island is difficult to develop, which is worth pondering.
The reason why the island nation of Palau is not being developed
The Palau government has taken a careful and sustainable approach to the development of tourism to protect its precious natural environment and cultural heritage.
Palau's unique location and natural environment is rich in marine ecosystems and unique cultural heritage, which are Palau's strengths.
However, due to its remote location, limited resources, sparse population and other factors, the life of the people here is extremely limited, making their small country a closed state.
The Palau government has limited the number and scale of foreign investment and development projects to protect its environmental and cultural heritage.
They require all investors to conduct an environmental impact assessment before undertaking a project and to adhere to a series of sustainability guidelines and standards.
The Palau government's control of tourism development that is vigorously opened to the outside world is not ideal, making it difficult for the economy of small island countries to expand and develop, and their benefits have not been maximized.
The elevation of the island nation of Palau
Palau island nations should seek to diversify their economies and reduce their overdependence on a single industry.
In addition to tourism and fishing, Palau can develop other industries, such as agriculture, manufacturing, etc., to attract more foreign investment and expand local employment opportunities.
The island nation of Palau should focus on education and training and improve the educational level and skills of its people to adapt to changing economic and social needs.
The State should provide more educational opportunities and vocational training programmes to help people acquire the necessary skills and improve employability.
Palau Island States should strengthen international cooperation, cooperate with other countries and international organizations, share experience and resources, and jointly address global challenges and promote common development.
The author believes that:
As a beautiful small island country, Palau has a unique cultural heritage and natural scenery, which attracts a large number of tourists to visit and experience.
However, the economy and development of Palau still face some challenges and difficulties, such as a single economic structure that relies on tourism and fisheries, and concerns and responses to issues such as climate change and environmental protection.
It is hoped that the island nation of Palau can continue to develop and strengthen its economy under the premise of protecting the natural environment and cultural heritage, so as to create a better life and future for its people.