Western Islands, Papua New Guinea

The Western Islands are a group of islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, and within Manus Province of the Islands Region, in northern Papua New Guinea.

Western Islands
Map of the Bismarck Archipelago
Geography
LocationPapua New Guinea
Coordinates1°30′S 143°00′E
ArchipelagoBismarck Archipelago
Major islandsAua, Wuvulu
Administration
Papua New Guinea
ProvinceManus Province
RegionIslands Region

Geography

They are located north and west of Manus Island off the northeastern coast of New Guinea island in the Bismarck Sea of the Southwestern Pacific Ocean.

The Western Islands' tropical rainforests include several distinct ecoregions.

Islands

Islands in the group include:

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See also

  • Archipelagoes of Papua New Guinea
  • Bismarck Archipelago topics
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