Koror facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Koror
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Location of Koror State in Palau
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 Koror
Location in Palau
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| Country |  Palau |
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| Capital | Koror City | |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,000 | |
| ISO 3166 code | PW-150 | |
Koror is the state of the main commercial centre of the Republic of Palau. It consists of several islands, the most prominent being Koror Island.
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History
The first sighting of Koror, Babeldaob, and Peleliu recorded by Westerners was at the end of January, 1543. They were then charted as Los Arrecifes (The Reefs in Spanish). In November and December 1710 these three islands were again visited and explored by a Spanish missionary expedition. Two years later they were explored in detail by the expedition of a Spanish naval officer. In 1919 it became the capital of the South Pacific Mandate.
Tourism
Much of Palau's economy comes from tourism. The Rock Islands of Palau are all located in the state. Scuba diving shops and facilities are located all over Koror. Accommodation like hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes, and resorts are all available.
Dolphins Pacific, the world's largest dolphin research facility, is open for tourists who are interested in swimming and interacting with trained dolphins.
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Most tourists to Palau stay in Koror, which is the centre for Palau's resort services and house modern conveniences. Koror has businesses that cater to speakers of many languages.
In 2001, the Koror Jail, Palau's only correctional facility became a tourist destination thanks to the inmates who create and sell elaborate wooden storyboards at a retail facility located on the jail's grounds.
The jail consists of three structures, and it is surrounded by an eight-foot wire mesh fence and an eight-foot concrete wall.
Images for kids
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Rock Islands, Koror State
See also
In Spanish: Estado de Koror para niños
