Palau Rock Islands - Palau

Rock Islands in Palau - World heritage mix

The Rock Islands, also known as Chelbacheb Island, are archipelagos with a total area of ​​about 100,200 hectares, consisting of 445 limestone islands and corals. The islands were formed after volcanic eruptions from millions of years ago. The main island in the Rock Islands is Babeldaob Island , which is an active volcanic island, Seen from above the archipelago as a forest of mushrooms in a sea of ​​blue water. The sea here is blocked by reefs that form many large and small lakes. There are up to 52 lakes in this archipelago, more than anywhere in the world.

Of the 445 islands belonging to the Rock Islands, large islands have: Ngeruktabel; Ulong; Eil Malk; Bukrrairong; Tlutkaraguis; Ongael .

The archipelago is also home to nearly 400 different species of coral, along with an extremely diverse ecosystem of rich marine species and marine plants. Specifically, there are 746 fish species, 7 giant mussels, 13 shark species, sea cows, jellyfish, etc. in this area. Especially here is the jellyfish species - a jellyfish species only found in Palau.

The flora in the forests on the island is also extremely rich with many endemic birds, mammals, frogs, reptiles . all created an extremely attractive nature.

Rock archipelago consists of 445 large and small islands formed after volcanic eruptions. The landscape here belongs to the natural beauty of the world. Looking from above to the archipelago as a forest of mushrooms in the sea of ​​vast blue water.

Although this is an area that has existed for millions of years, it was not until 1995 that Palau officially became a nation recognized by the United Nations, after more than 30 years under American management. Palau is a beautiful tropical paradise , bearing a wild but mysterious beauty image.

Most of these are coral islands , only a few meters above sea level, of which only 9 are inhabited. The national population is about 21,000, scattered over 250 islands forming the western range of the Caroline Islands.

Rock Islands is Palau's most famous attraction, it is covered by green leaves and white sandy beaches. Over the millennia rain and sea tore the limestone ranges, accidentally creating a space with mushrooms-like shapes.

The islands of the Rock Islands are mostly uninhabited, seen from above, the archipelago is like a mushroom forest embraced by blue lakes, surrounded by coral reefs that make a mark. Beautiful Palau more and more outstanding and attractive.

The rocks have prevented the flow of water to form large and small lakes. There are 52 lakes in this area, more than anywhere in the world.

Rock islands and coral reefs make up Palau's famous tourist destinations such as Blue Corner, Blue Cave, German Canal, Ngermeaus Island and Jellyfish Lake.Lake Marine, located on Rock Island, is a safe haven for non-magnet jellyfish found only in Palau.

The dive sites here are not too deep. Beneath the deep blue ocean is a colorful paradise, the richest and most diverse marine system in the world.

Although there are no residents at present, Rock Island used to be a Palau settlement.

Precisely because of the wild character of natural mysticism, Rock Island is exploited by Palau people, used for cultural and entertainment purposes. Thousands of years ago, islands of cultural significance were important before it disappeared and were forgotten. Archaeological research shows the presence of people in caves , villages, including rock art and the burial of dead people, dating back to 3100 BC and lasting more than 2500 years.

Archaeologists also found stone walls for defense, foundations of houses . then due to climate change and some other causes, island residents migrated to large islands. more during the 17th and 18th centuries. Since then the island has been uninhabited.

Unesco is recognized by the Unesco Islands as a World Heritage List mixed by the magnificent natural scenery that it possesses as well as unique cultural values ​​here.