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Island (pop., 2000: 13,303), Palau, western Pacific Ocean. Lying southwest of Babelthuap island, the island of Koror has a land area of 3 sq mi (8 sq km). The town of Koror on the island was the administrative capital of all Japanese mandated islands in the Pacific from 1921 to 1945. Devastated during World War II, it was later developed as a commercial and tourist centre and served as the provisional capital of Palau. After the bridge between Koror and Babelthuap collapsed in 1996, a new bridge was built (opened 2002) while a new capital was under construction at Melekeok on Babelthuap.

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Oreor (ôr'āôr') or Koror (kôr'rô'), volcanic island (c.3 sq mi/7.8 sq km; 1990 pop. 10,501), Palau, in the W Caroline Islands, W Pacific. Most of the republic's population lives there, and the island was the site of the capital from independence, in 1994, to 2006, when Melekeok became the capital. The island remains Palau's economic hub, and the country's main airport is there. A highway connects Oreor to the main harbor on Malakal Island. Oreor also was formerly known Corrora.

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It is 5:28 AM, December 19, in Koror (Palau).

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Palau boatyard on Malakal Island, August 1973.
Typical weather scene in Koror.

Koror is the state comprising the main commercial center of the Republic 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 70% of the population of the country. The nation's former 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″N 134°28′45″E / 7.36056°N 134.47917°E / 7.36056; 134.47917Coordinates: 7°21′38″N 134°28′45″E / 7.36056°N 134.47917°E / 7.36056; 134.47917. [1] As of 7 October 2006, Ngerulmud replaced Koror as Palau's capital city.

The island of Koror is connected by bridges to two neighboring islands:

  • Ngerekebesang Island, the site of Palau's second-largest town, Meyuns, in the eastern part of the island, with a population of 1,200.
  • Malakal Island, the site of Koror's port.

Koror Island is also connected by the Koror-Babeldaob Bridge to the state of Airai in the island of Babeldaob, where Palau International Airport is located.

Besides the former capital Koror and the town of Meyuns, there are a total of 11 hamlets in the state of Koror:

  • Ngermid
  • Ngerkeseuaol
  • Ngerchemai
  • Iyebukel
  • Idid
  • Meketii
  • Dngeronger
  • Ikelau
  • Medalaii
  • Ngerbeched
  • Ngerkebesang

Koror was the capital of the South Pacific Mandate during the period of rule by the Empire of Japan.

Tourism

Much of Palau's economy comes from tourism. Diving in the state of Koror is one of the most spectacular experiences to go through. The Rock Islands of Palau are all located in the State. Scuba diving shops and facilities are located all over Koror. Accommodation like hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes, and resorts are all available. Dolphins Pacific, the world's largest dolphin research facility[citation needed], is open for tourists who are interested in swimming and interacting with trained dolphins.[1]

In recent years, the Koror Jail, Palau's only correctional facility, has become a tourist destination thanks to inmates who create and sell elaborate wooden storyboards at a retail facility located on the jail's grounds.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Dolphins Pacific". 2008-08-22. http://www.dolphinspacific.com/top-e.html. Retrieved 2008-11-26. 
  2. ^ David Leonard and David Pickell (2001). Diving the Pacific: Volume 1: Micronesia and the Western Pacific Islands. Tuttle Publishing. p. 89. ISBN 9625934995. http://books.google.com/books?id=Zn7Wv821uZ4C&pg=PA89&dq=koror+jail+palau&ei=N-I4Spb4JIaCywTA9pjnBg#PPA89,M1. 

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