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    Carp Island

    Ngercheu

    7°06′N 134°17′E

    Ngercheu, or Carp Island, is a small island located within the nation of Palau, specifically within the state of Peleliu. Located approximately 10 kilometers north of Peleliu and 61 kilometers southwest of the capital Ngerulmud, it covers an area of about 1 km2.

    Rock-Islands, Republik Palau
    Rock-Islands, Republik Palau

    Peter R. Binter (=Binter); The original uploader was Binter at German Wikipedia. (Original text: Peter Binter) / Public domain

    Terrain

    7°06′N 134°17′E

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    Overview

    Ngercheu, or Carp Island, is a small island located within the nation of Palau, specifically within the state of Peleliu. Located approximately 10 kilometers north of Peleliu and 61 kilometers southwest of the capital Ngerulmud, it covers an area of about 1 km2. Ngercheu is notable for its long-running land ownership dispute between branches of the Edaruchei clan, which culminated in a series of court decisions between 2021 and 2024. The island is also home to the Carp Island Resort, a private diving resort that attracts tourists for its snorkelling and scuba diving activities.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Palau Islands

    Also in Caroline Islands

    Also in Ngercheu Islands

    • Unnamed island

      0.12 km²▲ 30 m

      Minor islands

    • Unnamed island

      0.1 km²▲ 28 m

      Minor islands

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

    Photographs

    • Palau-rock-islands20071222. Peter R. Binter (=Binter); The original uploader was Binter at German Wikipedia. (Original text: Peter Binter) / Public domain