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    Vangunu

    8°39′S 157°59′E

    Vangunu is an island, part of the New Georgia Islands in Western Province, Solomon Islands. It is located between New Georgia and Nggatokae Island. To the north and east of the island is Marovo Lagoon. The island has an area of 509 square kilometres (197 sq mi).

    View of the Solomon Islands taken during ISS Expedition 14.
    View of the Solomon Islands taken during ISS Expedition 14.

    Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center / Public domain

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    8°39′S 157°59′E

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    Vangunu is an island, part of the New Georgia Islands in Western Province, Solomon Islands. It is located between New Georgia and Nggatokae Island. To the north and east of the island is Marovo Lagoon. The island has an area of 509 square kilometres (197 sq mi). There are a small number of coastal settlements on the island, including Zaira and Halisi.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in New Georgia Islands

    Also in Solomon Islands

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    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

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