Samarai Islands
The Samarai Islands archipelago, part of the larger Louisiade Archipelago, is located 50 kilometres (31 mi) southeast of mainland New Guinea island, within the nation of Papua New Guinea.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11°12′S 153°00′E |
| Archipelago | Louisiade Archipelago |
| Total islands | 50 |
| Major islands | 5 |
| Area | 262.1 km2 (101.2 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Milne Bay Province |
| Capital city | Samarai |
| Largest settlement | Samarai (pop. 460) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 8200 (2014) |
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