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Largest island of Palau
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Babeldaob is the biggest island of Palau. The area of Babeldaob makes up over 70% of the land area of the entire Republic of Palau. It has about 30% of the country's population, with about 6,000 people living on it. The central forested Middle Ridge of Babeldaob has been designated an Important Bird Area because it supports populations of most of Palau’s endemic birds.
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The State of Melekeok is home to Palau's capital complex, though the village of Ngerulmud houses the complex. However the complex is the only thing in Ngerulmud. The picturesque capitol grounds include the judicial, legislative and executive buildings for the national government. The capitol complex remains controversial to many locals, given its expansive size and cost relative to the country's tiny population.
Ancient Dock's stone bridge.
Ancient stone path.
Ngermelech Gods carved from stone.
Melekeok's Bai and its platform of four.
Possibly Palau's largest archaeological site with a collection of 52 ancient stone monoliths.
The hotel has three of the largest things of Palau—the largest storyboard full of Palau history, the largest water park with two water slides, and the largest olympic-sized swimming pool. Standard rooms, honeymoon suites, and ocean view suites are available.
From Koror you can cross over the Koror-Babeldaob (or Japan-Palau Friendship) bridge by car, bus or taxi.
Read in the guideDriving is the best option for getting around this sparsely populated area. The roads here tend to be in very good condition and the traffic very light.
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