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Banie (island)

Coordinates: 11°39′S 166°54′E / 11.650°S 166.900°E / -11.650; 166.900
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Toponymic map of Vanikoro I., showing the main islands Banie and Teanu.[1]

Banie (IPA: [ᵐbanie]) is the main island of the Vanikoro group, in the Temotu province of Solomon Islands.[2] The only other inhabited island of the group is the smaller island of Teanu or Tevai.

Name

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The island of Banie receives its name from its highest mountain, mount Banie.

The local population sometimes uses Banie as a way to designate the whole Vanikoro group.

References

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  1. ^ Source: Maps of Vanikoro (languages, place names) by linguist A. François.
  2. ^ "Vanikoro Island - John Seach". Volcano Live. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
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11°39′S 166°54′E / 11.650°S 166.900°E / -11.650; 166.900