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German Channel 
Summary
German Channel is an artificial channel dug into the Palau's barrier reef in the south-west that connects the lagoon to the Pacific Ocean. The channel was made by the Germans during the time when Palau was a German colony. Presently, it is a popular dive site.[1][2]
| German Channel | |
|---|---|
| German Wall | |
 Aerial view of German Channel | |
| Location | Koror, Palau |
| Nearest land | Ngemelis Island |
| Coordinates | 7°07′38″N 134°17′03″E / 7.12722°N 134.28417°E |
| Dive type | Open-water |
| Depth range | 3 to 40 m (9.8 to 131.2 ft) |
| Average visibility | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Entry type | Boat |
| Bottom composition | Sand, coral |