Western Islands, Papua New Guinea Explained

Western Islands
Image Map Caption:Location of the Western Islands in the Bismarck Archipelago
Location:Papua New Guinea
Coordinates:-1.5°N 143°W
Archipelago:Bismarck Archipelago
Major Islands:Aua, Wuvulu
Country:Papua New Guinea
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Manus Province
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Islands Region

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.

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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