Kermadec Islands
Subtropical island arc in the South Pacific Ocean / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Kermadec Islands (/ˈkɜːrmədɛk/ KUR-mə-dek; Māori: Rangitāhua)[2] are a subtropical island arc in the South Pacific Ocean 800–1,000 km (500–620 mi) northeast of New Zealand's North Island, and a similar distance southwest of Tonga. The islands are part of New Zealand. They are 33.6 km2 (13.0 sq mi)[3] in total area and uninhabited, except for the permanently staffed Raoul Island Station, the northernmost outpost of New Zealand.
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Rangitāhua | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 29°16′37″S 177°55′24″W |
Total islands | around 16 |
Area | 33.6 km2 (13.0 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 516 m (1693 ft) |
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Demographics | |
Population | about 6[1] |
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The islands are listed with the New Zealand outlying islands. The islands are an immediate part of New Zealand, but not part of any region or district, but instead an Area Outside Territorial Authority.