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Koror is the state that contains the Republic of Palau’s primary commercial center. It is made up of numerous islands, the most notable of which being Koror Island (also Oreor Island).
Koror (population 14,000 as of 2004) accounts for almost 70% of the country’s population. Koror, the nation’s former capital and biggest town, is situated here. The village of 11,200 people is situated at 7°20′32′′N 134°28′38′′E. Ngerulmud took over as Palau’s capital city on October 7, 2006.