Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
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The Isle of Pines (French: Île des Pins; Kanak name: Kunyié) is an island located in the Pacific Ocean, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of L'Île-des-Pins, in the South Province of New Caledonia.
The island measures 15 km (9 miles) by 13 km (8 miles) and lies southeast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island, and is surrounded by the New Caledonia Barrier Reef.
The pic Nga is the island's highest point, at 262m (860 ft) elevation.
External links
- () [Audio interview with Isle of Pines resident about life on the Isle of Pines]
- [Jane's Isle of Pines Page]
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