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Koror



Koror is the largest state of the country of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island (also Oreor Island). The state of Koror (population 14,000 as of 2004) contains about 90% of the population of the country. The nation's capital and largest town, also called Koror is located here. The town has a population of 11,200 and is located at 7°21'38" North, 134°28'45" East (7.360556, 134.479167). [http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/cntry_files.html] The island of Koror is connected by bridges to two neighboring islands: * Ngerekebesang Island, the site of Palau's second-largest town, Meyungs, with a population of 1,200. * Malakal Island, the site of Koror's port. Koror Island is also connected by a bridge to the island of Babeldaob in the state of Airai, where Koror's airport is located. Tourism * There are 22 hotels and 8 motels. Other *Koror is one of the tribe names in the Palau version of the reality TV show "Survivor". ==External link== *[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/islands_oceans_poles/palau_oreor.jpg Map of Koror Island] Palau Capitals in Oceania

Koror



''Koror Island is also connected by a bridge to the Airai state of Babeldaob.'' - Airai is a state and Babeldaob is an island. What does the quoted sentence mean? User:RickK | User talk:RickK 09:21, 4 Apr 2004 (UTC) : The bridge connects Koror to Babeldaob. The Babeldaob side of the bridge is in Airai. -- User:Waltpohl 00:46, 5 Apr 2004 (UTC) I've removed the following since it seems to be copied from somewhere, and aimed at tourists, not an encyclopedia. User:Angelauser talk:Angela 03:02, Aug 30, 2004 (UTC) :Koror is everyone's first stop. It is here where you can find accommodations in five star resort facilities such as the Pan Pacific's PPR. There are plenty of restaurants, local nitelife, a coffee/internet house, stores, the hospital, the community college, Congress, etc. Koror, is the current capitol but the capitol will soon be moved to Babeldaob which is the largest state in terms of land mass. Koror is only larger in terms of population. Koror, is home to the Ibedul (hi-ranking chief of Palau) and it was here that the British first arrived in 1783, since the most accessible port of the main island is in the state of Koror. The sacred animal of Koror is the Shark. Be sure to check out the Koror Bai (men's meeting house). Of interest to tourists: Palaun Storyboards; Turtel Shell Jewelry; Traditional Palaun Tattoos; Palaun Money Beads


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