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Photo: Aotearoa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.Journey to one of the world's most unique and peaceful national capitals. Test your knowledge on the history, culture, and landmarks of Ngerulmud, Palau!
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Palau's legislative, executive, and judicial branches are housed in a majestic complex designed to mimic the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This architectural choice reflects Palau's close historical and political ties with the U.S., with whom it maintains a Compact of Free Association.
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The Koror-Babeldaob Bridge, also known as the Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge, is a vital link connecting the old capital of Koror with the island containing Ngerulmud. The original bridge famously collapsed in 1996 and was rebuilt in 2002.
Photo: Luka Peternel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Tommy Remengesau was serving his first tenure as President of Palau when the capital made its historic move to Ngerulmud in 2006. He is widely known for his strong environmental advocacy, helping to establish the Palau National Marine Sanctuary, one of the largest fully protected marine areas in the world.
Photo: President of the Republic of China, Wikimedia Commons, Attribution.
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The capital is located in Melekeok State on the eastern coast of Babeldaob Island. While Ngerulmud serves as the federal capital, the state government of Melekeok operates nearby. It is a peaceful area surrounded by lush hills, offering a stark contrast to the busy commercial vibe of Koror.
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A 'bai' is a traditional thatched-roof meeting house historically used by Palauan chiefs to gather and make decisions. These beautiful structures are famous for their steeply pitched roofs and intricate painted gables that depict local legends. Modern buildings in Palau often incorporate elements of the bai design.
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Lake Ngardok is the largest natural freshwater lake in Palau. Saltwater crocodiles breed in the lake and the marshes around it, and some of the birds that live there are found nowhere else but Palau. The lake and its surroundings are protected as a nature reserve.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Badrulchau has dozens of mysterious basalt monoliths, some weighing several tonnes, and a few are carved with human faces. Charcoal found beneath the stones has been dated to around AD 160, but nobody knows exactly when they were set up. The hillside site has lovely ocean views and is one of Palau's great archaeological mysteries.
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The national parliament of Palau is known as the Olbiil Era Kelulau, which translates to "House of Whispered Decisions." This poetic name refers to the traditional practice of chiefs deliberating quietly to reach a consensus.
Photo: Dkrh1898, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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Palau's constitution was drafted in 1979 and came into force in 1981. It said the capital had to move to Babeldaob, the country's largest island, but the government only completed the move to Ngerulmud in 2006.
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Ngerulmud is on Babeldaob, the largest island of Palau and the second-largest island in Micronesia after Guam. Babeldaob is linked to Koror, the former capital, by the Japan–Palau Friendship Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge opened in 2002, so travel between the busy town and the quiet capital is easy.
Photo: Peter R. Binter (=Binter); The original uploader was Binter at German Wikipedia., Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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