Bismarck Sea
The Bismarck Sea (German: Bismarcksee, pronounced ['bɪsmarkzeː]) lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean within the nation of Papua New Guinea. It is located northeast of the island of New Guinea and south of the Bismarck Archipelago. It has coastlines in districts of the Islands Region, Momase Region, and Papua Region.
| Bismarck Sea | |
|---|---|
Bismarck Sea in Papua New Guinea | |
Bismarck Sea | |
| Location | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 4°S 148°E |
| Type | Sea |
| Etymology | Otto von Bismarck |
| Part of | Pacific Ocean |
| Basin countries | Papua New Guinea |
| Surface area | 250,400 km2 (96,700 sq mi) |
| Settlements | Madang |
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