Ontong Java Atoll
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"Ontong Java" redirects here. For the undersea plateau, see Ontong Java Plateau.
Not to be confused with Untung Jawa.
Ontong Java Atoll or Luangiua (formerly Lord Howe Atoll, not to be confused with Lord Howe Island) [2] is one of the largest atolls on earth.
Quick Facts Native name: Luangiua, Geography ...
Native name: Luangiua | |
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Geography | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 5°16′S 159°21′E |
Archipelago | Group of three atolls |
Total islands | 122 |
Major islands | Luaniua and Pelau |
Area | 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
Administration | |
Province | Malaita |
Largest settlement | Luaniua (pop. 1386) |
Demographics | |
Population | 2085 (2006[1]) |
Ethnic groups | Polynesian 100% |
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Geographically it belongs to a scattered group of three atolls which includes nearby Nukumanu Atoll and the wholly submerged Roncador Reef located 75 kilometres (47 miles) to the south.[3]