Hatohobei, Administrative state in Palau
Hatohobei is an administrative state in Palau composed of Tobi Island and Helen Reef located in the South Pacific. The territory spans about 0.88 square kilometers in ocean waters at coordinates 3.005833°N and 131.123889°E.
The state was formed in 1983 when Palau adopted its constitution, establishing its own administrative structure. The governor and legislature took shape in 1984, setting the framework for the new nation's governance.
The people speak Tobian, English, and Sonsorolese, maintaining cultural ties that stretch back to the Central Carolines.
The state administration is based in Koror and can be reached by phone or email for official matters. Access to the islands requires planning ahead, as the remote location and marine protection status mean travel is not casual or unrestricted.
Helen Reef shelters a large lagoon that provides nesting and resting grounds for black noddy birds and various tern species. This marine protected area remains a critical refuge for seabird populations across the region.
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