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... island rises to a dou- ble chain of central mountains , the highest peak of which is Mt. Panié , 5,413 ft ( 1,650 m ) . The geological makeup of the island is quite complex . The climate is basically subtropical , with mean monthly ...
... island rises to a dou- ble chain of central mountains , the highest peak of which is Mt. Panié , 5,413 ft ( 1,650 m ) . The geological makeup of the island is quite complex . The climate is basically subtropical , with mean monthly ...
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New Georgia Group , volcanic island group , British Solomon Islands Protectorate , south- west Pacific , 90 mi ( 145 km ) northwest of Guadalcanal . The main islands ( northwest to southeast ) are Vella Lavella , Ganongga , Gizo Island ...
New Georgia Group , volcanic island group , British Solomon Islands Protectorate , south- west Pacific , 90 mi ( 145 km ) northwest of Guadalcanal . The main islands ( northwest to southeast ) are Vella Lavella , Ganongga , Gizo Island ...
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... Islands in the north to New Zea- land in the south and from Australia in the west to Easter Island in the east . The area may be subdivided into four regions exhibiting distinctive cultural traits : Australia , Me- lanesia , Micronesia ...
... Islands in the north to New Zea- land in the south and from Australia in the west to Easter Island in the east . The area may be subdivided into four regions exhibiting distinctive cultural traits : Australia , Me- lanesia , Micronesia ...
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