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Koror, Palau: see Oreor Oreor (ôr`āôr') or Koror ..... Click the link for more information. . KororIsland (pop., 2000: 13,303), Palau, western Pacific Ocean. Lying southwest of Babelthuap island, the island of Koror has a land area of 3 sq mi (8 sq km). The town of Koror on the island was the administrative capital of all Japanese mandated islands in the Pacific from 1921 to 1945. Devastated during World War II, it was later developed as a commercial and tourist centre and served as the provisional capital of Palau. After the bridge between Koror and Babelthuap collapsed in 1996, a new bridge was built (opened 2002) while a new capital was under construction at Melekeok on Babelthuap. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the past JAL has operated charter flights from main airports in Japan to Alaska (US), Koror (Palau), Prague (Czech Republic), Budapest (Hungary), Ulaan Baatar (Mongolia), Alice Springs (Australia), and from regional airports in Japan to Hawaii, Guam and Macao. These islands, [approximately equal to ]300 km from the capital of Koror, are difficult to reach, and affected persons required emergency evacuation by boat to Koror for treatment. Mandara's Palau operations will consist of two facilities in Koror including a spa at the Palau Pacific Resort and a spa at the Nikko Palau Resort. |
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