Koror
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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). [1] (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
- Map of Koror Island (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/islands_oceans_poles/palau_oreor.jpg)da:Koror (hovedstad)
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