Melekeok

geographical name

Me·​le·​ke·​ok ˈme-lə-ˌkā-ˌȯk 

1

state in Palau on the eastern coast of Babelthuap, site of the national capital Ngerulmud area 11 square miles (28.5 square kilometers)

Note: Because the Palau capital Ngerulmud is made up only of capitol buildings with few inhabitants, the state of Melekeok is sometimes recognized as the capital of Palau.

2

village in Palau and capital of the state of Melekeok