Palau - Transportation
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesPalau is located Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines. The climate is tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November. The terrain is varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs.
Airports
This entry gives the total number of airports or airfields recognizable from the air. The runway(s) may be paved (concrete or asphalt surfaces) or unpaved (grass, earth, sand, or gravel surfaces) but may include closed or abandoned installations. Airports or airfields that are no longer recognizable (overgrown, no facilities, etc.) are not included. Note that not all airports have accommodations for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control.Airports : 3 (2007)
Airports - with paved runways - total : 1
Airports - with paved runways - 1,524 to 2,437 m : 1 (2007)
Airports - with unpaved runways - total : 2
Airports - with unpaved runways - 1,524 to 2,437 m : 2 (2007)
Roadways
This entry gives the total length of the road network and includes the length of the paved and unpaved portions.Roadways - note : estimated to have 60 km of roads as of 1996
Ports and terminals
This entry lists major ports and terminals primarily on the basis of the amount of cargo tonnage shipped through the facilities on an annual basis. In some instances, the number of containers handled or ship visits were also considered.Ports and terminals : Koror
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