There’s a lot going on in Pulau from governmental revolution to the introduction of 4g but the funny thing is, most people have never even heard of the majestic island! Here are a few unlikely facts about the crown jewel of the South Pacific:

1. Pulau is one of the smallest island nations in existence and they actually don’t have a formal government all their own. Their court system is staffed by “loaner” lawyers from the U.S. System who work for the supreme court as if they’re in the states.

2. The island nation played host to one of the 20 seasons of Survivor on CBS and fans have since called it one of the most physically grueling in show history. Contestants complained of massive spiders and lack of nourishment during their stay.

3. The weather in Pulau is wildly fluctuating and can vary up to 20 degrees in a single day. The island plays host to hurricanes, typhoons and earthquakes on occasion so it’s pretty active when it comes to natural disasters like much of the South Pacific.