Ngermid

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Ngermid
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Ngermid
Map showing location of Ngermid
Coordinates: 7°20′20.68″N134°30′6.65″E / 7.3390778°N 134.5018472°E / 7.3390778; 134.5018472
Country Palau
State Koror
Area
  Total
0.29 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
  Total
1,196
  Density4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)

Ngermid is a village in Koror, Palau, bordering Nikko Bay. [1] The nearby Itungelbai river runs from its source in Ngermid through a short, narrow gorge to the sea. [2] [3]

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Tourism

Ngermid is popular for its scattered beautiful islands and beautiful seas and islets.[ promotion? ] There are a few hotels and resorts in the village.

Economy

It mostly gets its economy from tourism and agriculture by the beautiful green islands overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

History

It was formerly part of Koror, then became independent later.

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