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    Peleliu Island

    Peleliu

    7°00′N 134°14′E

    Peleliu (or Beliliou) is an island in the island nation of Palau. Peleliu, along with two small islands to its northeast, forms one of the sixteen states of Palau. The island is notable as the location of the Battle of Peleliu in World War II.

    Peleliu Island

    U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Clay / Public domain

    Terrain

    7°00′N 134°14′E

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    Overview

    Peleliu (or Beliliou) is an island in the island nation of Palau. Peleliu, along with two small islands to its northeast, forms one of the sixteen states of Palau. The island is notable as the location of the Battle of Peleliu in World War II.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Palau Islands

    Also in Caroline Islands

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    • Tol

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    Sources

    Facts

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

    Photographs