Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Palau, is a stunning marine landscape featuring over 400 limestone islands covered in lush vegetation, surrounded by turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs. This unique ecosystem supports an extraordinary biodiversity, including diverse marine life, rare species like the dugong, and extensive seagrass beds. Its geological formations, shaped by ancient coral reefs and erosion, offer a glimpse into millions of years of natural history. The site also holds cultural significance, with evidence of early human habitation dating back over 3,000 years.

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