Possession Island (Queensland)
Island of the Torres Strait Islands near Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Possession Island (Kalaw Lagaw Ya: Bedanug or Bedhan Lag) is a small island in the Torres Strait Islands group off the coast of far northern Queensland, Australia. It is inhabited by a group of Torres Strait Islanders, the Kaurareg,[1] though the Ankamuti were also indigenous to the island.
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Location | Northern Australia |
Coordinates | 10°43′36″S 142°23′49″E |
Area | 5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
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State | Queensland |
Shire | Shire of Torres |
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Possession Island is included in Possession Island National Park, an area of 5.10 square kilometres (1.97 sq mi) which includes Eborac Island. The park was established as a Protected Area in 1977 and managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.[2]