Koror

Koror is the state comprising the main commercial center 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).

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 state of Airai in the the island of Babeldaob, where Koror's airport is located. A new capital for the country is planned to be constructed on Koror. Although little else has been built, there is a replica of the United States Capitol building rising from the island's jungles.

Tourism
There are 22 hotels and 8 motels.