Buwaning Island

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Buwaning Island
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Buwaning Island
Geography
Coordinates 6°58′40.08″N117°29′56.76″E / 6.9778000°N 117.4991000°E / 6.9778000; 117.4991000
Administration
State Flag of Sabah.svg  Sabah

Buwaning Island (Malay : Pulau Buwaning) is an island located near Pitas district in Sabah, Malaysia.

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