Anuta
Anuta is a small volcanic island in the province of Temotu in the southeastern part of Solomon Islands. It is one of the smallest permanently inhabited Polynesian islands. It is one of the Polynesian Outlier communities in Melanesia.
Nickname: Cherry Island | |
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NASA Satellite Image Geocover 2000 | |
Santa Cruz Islands overview map | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 11°36′39″S 169°51′01″E |
| Archipelago | Solomon Islands |
| Area | 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Length | 0.876 km (0.5443 mi) |
| Width | 0.576 km (0.3579 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Administration | |
Solomon Islands | |
| Province | Temotu |
| Largest settlement | Mua (pop. 200) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 300 |
| Pop. density | 811/km2 (2100/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Polynesians |
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