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Nalongo and Nupani

Coordinates: 10°04′14″S 165°43′37″E / 10.0706°S 165.7269°E / -10.0706; 165.7269
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Nalongo and Nupani
NASA picture of Nalongo and Nupani Atoll
Nalongo and Nupani is located in Solomon Islands
Nalongo and Nupani
Nalongo and Nupani
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates10°04′14″S 165°43′37″E / 10.0706°S 165.7269°E / -10.0706; 165.7269
ArchipelagoSolomon Islands
Area0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Highest elevation61 m (200 ft)
Administration
Solomon Islands
Demographics
Population100 (2009)

Nalongo and Nupani is a small atoll in Temotu Province, in the independent nation of Solomon Islands, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.[1] It has a coral reef totally encircling a 6 km wide lagoon. Nupani Island, also called Nimba, is inhabited with some 100 people, while Nalongo has no permanent habitation.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Solomon Islands: Nalongo and Nupani". Latitude. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Nupani Island - John Seach". Volcano Live. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
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