Which Oceanian country has Melekeok as the state containing its capital Ngerulmud? The answer is Palau.
Melekeok is one of Palau’s states, located on the central east coast of Babeldaob, the country’s largest island. The state contains Ngerulmud, Palau’s seat of government and national capital. Ngerulmud sits on a hill northwest of Melekeok village.
Palau’s modern capitol complex at Ngerulmud was built after the national government moved from Koror. The capital is therefore associated with Melekeok State, even though Melekeok village itself is the state’s traditional and administrative centre. This distinction can make the question tricky.
Melekeok is also notable for Lake Ngardok, Palau’s largest natural freshwater lake and the largest natural freshwater body in Micronesia. The state includes beaches, forested hills, rivers and villages spread across Babeldaob’s eastern side.
The key mix-up is between Palau’s former commercial centre, Koror, and its official capital, Ngerulmud. Koror remains the country’s largest urban centre, but Ngerulmud is the national seat of government.