Babeldaob

Babeldaob (also Babelthuap) is the largest island in the island nation of Palau. Its area, 331 km2 (128 mi2), makes up over 70% of the area of the entire country. It is located northeast of Koror. A new capital for the country is planned for Koror. Though little else has been built, there is a replica of the United States Capitol building rising from the jungles of the island.

Related Topics:
Palau - Koror - Capitol

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Unlike most of the islands of Palau, Babeldaob is mountainous. It contains Palau's highest point, the 242 meter tall Mount Ngerchelchuus.

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Palau's second-most populous state, Airai, makes up the southern end of the island. Airai contains the nation's chief airport, as well as a bridge to Koror.

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Babeldaob is subdivided into 10 states:

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• Aimeliik
• Airai
• Melekeok
• Ngaraard
• Ngarchelong
• Ngardmau
• Ngatpang
• Ngchesar
• Ngeremlengui
• Ngiwal