Melekeok

geographical name

Me·​le·​ke·​ok ˈme-lə-ˌkā-ˌȯk How to pronounce Melekeok (audio)
1
state in Palau on the eastern coast of Babelthuap, site of the national capital Ngerulmud area 11 square miles (28.5 square kilometers) population 391

Note: Because the Palau capital Ngerulmud is made up only of capitol buildings with few inhabitants, the state of Melekeok is sometimes recognized as the capital of Palau.

2
village in Palau and capital of the state of Melekeok population 271

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“Melekeok.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Melekeok. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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