Babeldaob Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Palau
About Babeldaob
Babeldaob is one of the most underdeveloped populated islands in the Pacific Ocean. The village of Ngerulmud on the island has served as Palau's capital city since 2006, despite there being only about 320 people (2020) in the state. It is the smallest national capital in the world by population. The island has fresh water in Lakes Ngardok and other watersheds which provide the country with drinking water. Ngardok Nature Reserve was established to protect the water quality. Unlike most of the islands of Palau, Babeldaob is mountainous. It contains Palau's highest point, the 242-m-tall (794 ft) Mount Ngerchelchuus. Babeldaob's eastern coast has many sandy beaches, in particular north from Melekeok to Ngaraard, and the island's western coast has a shoreline with many mangrove forests.
Top Attractions in Babeldaob
Explore the best things to see and do in Babeldaob:
- ★Badrulchau Stone Monoliths
- ★Bai el Melekeong/Euang el Chades
- ★Did el Bad er a Beriber
- ★Lomech er Ngii el mora
- ★Meteu el Klechem
- ★Ngermecheluch Site
- ★Odalmelech
- ★Palau's capitol complex
Where to Stay in Babeldaob
- 🏨Airai Water Paradise Hotel & Spa
Babeldaob Travel Guide Sections
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