Duke of York Islands
The Duke of York Islands (formerly German: Neulauenburg) are a group of islands located in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. They are found in St George's Channel between New Britain and New Ireland islands and form part of the Bismarck Archipelago. The Duke of York Islands were named in 1767 by Philip Carteret to honour Prince Edward, son of Frederick, Prince of Wales and younger brother of George III of the United Kingdom.
Duke of York Islands seen from space | |
Duke of York Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Melanesia |
| Coordinates | 4°9′47″S 152°27′33″E |
| Archipelago | Bismarck Archipelago |
| Total islands | 13 |
| Major islands | 7 |
| Area | 58 km2 (22 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Papua New Guinea | |
| Province | East New Britain Province |
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