Asuleka

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Asuleka
Geography
Location Pacific Ocean
Coordinates 15°37′41.31″S167°10′59.78″E / 15.6281417°S 167.1832722°E / -15.6281417; 167.1832722
Archipelago Vanuatu
Administration
Province Sanma Province
Demographics
Population0 (2015)

Asuleka is a small uninhabited island in Sanma Province of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. [1] [2] The neighboring islands are Ratua, Malo, and Aore. [3] The island has a natural reserve.

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References

  1. Seech, John. "Asuleka Island, Vanuatu". Travel Vanuatu. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  2. "Asuleka Islet, Malo". Geoview. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  3. "Asuleka Island, Aore-Malo Chanel, Vanuatu". First National Real Estate. Retrieved 11 August 2018.