Japan Palau Friendship Bridge

The Koror-Babeldaob Bridge (KB Bridge) in Palau. It connects the country's two main islands: Koror Island, which is home to the old national capital (also known as Koror), and Babeldaob Island, the archipelago's largest island, which has the airstrip, power station, and other key facilities. This is one of the most beautiful historical sites in Palau , and it is a must-see for visitors.

The first KB Bridge was constructed in 1977. A terrible accident occurred in September of 1996. The bridge suddenly collapsed, killing several people. The bridge brought electricity and water lines from Babeldaob to Koror, in addition to being the major mode of transportation between the two islands. The collapse seriously interrupted the infrastructure of Koror, which is home to 70 percent of Palau's population, and had a significant impact on people's everyday life and its principal economy, tourism.

Palau's government constructed a floating bridge as a temporary substitute while also asking Japan to assist in the construction of a new bridge. Japan reacted by giving grant funding for the project, which began in November 1999 and is still ongoing. Six years later, in 2002, the rebuilt bridge was completed. The Palau people dubbed it the Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge, and a plaque bearing the name was erected at each end.

Location: Babeldaob Island