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The St Matthias Islands (also known as the Mussau islands) are a small archipelago group of islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, in northern Papua New Guinea. They are within New Ireland Province. [1] The archipelago is home to the St. Matthias languages.
There are at least 10 islands. The largest and most northerly is Mussau.
To the southwest of Mussau are: Eloaua, Emananus, Boliu, Emussau, Ebanalu, Ekaleu, and a few smaller isles. To the east of Mussau are: Emirau, and further east is Tench Island.
The islands have been designated as an Endemic Bird Area by Birdlife International.
1°35′S149°49′E / 1.583°S 149.817°E
Islands of Papua New Guinea | |
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| Louisiade Archipelago | |
| North Solomon Islands | |
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