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Angaur (or Ngeaur) is an island in the island nation of Palau. The island, which forms its own state, has an area of 8 km² (3 mi²). Its population is 188 (census of 2002). State capital is the village of Ngaramasch on the western side. A second village, Rois, is immediately east of Ngeremasch. Angaur is the site of major World War II battlesite and there are many American and Japanese battle relics scattered throughout the island. From to 1909 until 1954 phosphate mining took place on Anguar, originally by Germans then Japanese and finally Americans. Angaur is the only place in Micronesia that has feral monkeys; descended from macaques released during German occupation. Thus it's also called Monkey Island.
Angaur Island is located southwest of Peleliu, and it's a popular surfing location. In 2003, the Palau National Congress legalized casino gambling. Angaur is accessible only by boat. From 1945 to 1978 the U.S. Coast Guard operated a LORAN transmitting station, LORSTA Palau, as part of the worldwide LORAN navigation system. The eastern side of the island is mostly sandy with rocky outcroppings, while the western side of the island has a small lagoon with a small fishing and transportation port. The official languages here are Angaur, Japanese and English.

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