Tobi Island (Hatohobei)

Palau / Hatobohei / Hatohobei
Tobi (Hatohobei or Kodgubi) Island is the only inhabited island of the state (not counting the permanently manned Marine Ranger Station on the second island, Helen Island). The land area is 0.60 km². Its highest point is 6 m, while most of the island is less than 3 m high. Most of the houses are situated in the village of Tobi (Hatohobei) on the southwestern side of the island, the state capital. The island is covered with coconut palms. A cultivated area is situated near the center of the island. The island is fringed by a reef that extends up to 800 m from the shore in the north.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatohobei
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Coordinates:   3°0'21"N   131°7'27"E
This article was last modified 10 years ago