Babeldaob
Babeldaob (also
Babelthuap) is the largest island in the island nation of
Palau. Its area, 331 km
2 (128 mi
2), makes up over 70% of the area of the entire country. It is located northeast of
Koror and contains the site of the new planned national capital.
Unlike most of the islands of Palau, Babeldaob is mountainous. It contains Palau's highest point, the 242 meter tall
Mount Ngerchelchuus.
Palau's second-most populous state,
Airai, makes up the southern end of the island. Airai contains the nation's chief
airport, as well as
a bridge to Koror.
Babeldaob encompasses 10 of the 16 states of Palau:
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Aimeliik*
Airai*
Melekeok*
Ngaraard*
Ngarchelong*
Ngardmau*
Ngatpang*
Ngchesar*
Ngeremlengui*
Ngiwal
