eography
Palau’s territory covers more than 250 islands in the western Caroline Islands chain of Micronesia. The main islands of Palau include Babeldaob, Koror, Peleliu, and Angaur. The Rock Islands is a group of well over 200 small uninhabited islands. The Sonsorol Islands are an island group located a long distance to the southwest of the rest of Palau.
As an island nation, Palau’s best known geographic feature is its coastlines, with beautiful beaches and clear blue waters. Large barrier reefs are located just off the coasts.
Many of the islands of Palau are forested, and the island of Babeldaob is mountainous. The highest point in Palau is Mount Ngerchelchauus, located on the island of Babeldaob, which stands 242 meters (794 feet) above sea level. The only rivers in Palau are located on Babeldaob Some of these are the Lmetmellasch, Ouang and Desengong rivers. Many of the smaller islands of Palau are coral reef islands, which are fairly low and flat.
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