Shortland Islands

The Shortland Islands archipelago is part of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, at 6°55′S 155°53′E / 6.92°S 155.88°E. The island group lies in the extreme northwest of the country's territory, close to the southeast edge of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea. The largest island in the archipelago is Shortland Island (originally called Alu). Other large islands include Balalae, Faisi, Fauro, Magusaiai, Masamasa, Ovau, Pirumeri and Poporang.

Shortland Islands

The Shortland Islands archipelago is part of the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, at 6°55′S 155°53′E / 6.92°S 155.88°E. The island group lies in the extreme northwest of the country's territory, close to the southeast edge of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea. The largest island in the archipelago is Shortland Island (originally called Alu). Other large islands include Balalae, Faisi, Fauro, Magusaiai, Masamasa, Ovau, Pirumeri and Poporang.