Olu Malau Islands

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Olu Malau Islands (a.k.a.Three Sisters Islands) [1] are islands of Makira-Ulawa Province of Solomon Islands. The estimated terrain elevation above sea level is 24 metres. [2] [3]

Literally, the name Olu Malau means "Three Islands" (olu "three", malau "island").

The islands, from north to south, are:

  1. Ali'ite
  2. Malaulalo
  3. Malaupaina

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References

  1. "Three Sisters Islands". Geoview. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  2. "Olu Malau Islands: Solomon Islands". Geographical Names. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  3. "Olu Malau Islands". Mapcarta. Retrieved 28 July 2018.

Coordinates: 10°10′S161°57′E / 10.167°S 161.950°E / -10.167; 161.950