Peleliu
Peleliu | |
|---|---|
Orange Beach, Peleliu | |
Location of Peleliu in Palau | |
| Coordinates: 7°0′N 134°15′E / 7.000°N 134.250°E | |
| Country | Palau |
| Capital | Kloulklubed |
| Government | |
| • Body | Peleliu State Legislature |
| • Governor | Emais Roberts |
| Area | |
• Total | 13 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 Census) | |
• Total | 484 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| • Official languages | Palauan English |
| ISO 3166 code | PW-228 |
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.