Babeldaob

Babeldaob

Babeldaob is the largest island in the Republic of Palau. It is located northeast of Koror Island, and its northern portion contains the site of the new national capital, Ngerulmud. Babeldaob’s eastern coast has many sandy beaches, in particular north from Melekeok to Ngaraard.

About Babeldaob in brief

Summary BabeldaobBabeldaob is the largest island in the Republic of Palau. It is located northeast of Koror Island, and its northern portion contains the site of the new national capital, Ngerulmud. Babeldaob’s eastern coast has many sandy beaches, in particular north from Melekeok to Ngaraard.

The island’s western coast has a shoreline with many mangrove forests. It contains Palau’s highest point, the 242 m -tall Mount Ngerchelchuus. It was the destination to which the 426 members of the Sokehs tribe were banished by colonial authorities.