Ngerulmud

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Capitol building in Ngerulmud
Localization of Ngerulmud in the State of Melekeok

Ngerulmud - settlement in the State of Melekeok, the capital of Palau. On 7 October 2006, government officials moved their offices in the former capital of Koror to new one[1][2][3]. Ngerulmud is located 20 km (12 mi) northeast of Koror on Babeldaob (Babelthaup) Island and 2 km northwest of the Melekeok village.[4].

[edit] References

  1. ^ US Department of State. Background Note - Palau: Government offices moved to a new National Capitol Building complex located at Ngerulmud, Melekeok State
  2. ^ US Department of Interior, President of the Republic of Palau Inaugural Address
  3. ^ Adresses of Palau Government offices
  4. ^ According to the Google Earth and topographic maps

Coordinates: 7°30′2″N 134°37′27″E / 7.50056°N 134.62417°E / 7.50056; 134.62417

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