New Ireland Island

New Ireland, or Latangai, is a large island in Papua New Guinea, approximately 7,404 km² in area with c. 120,000 people. It is named after the island of Ireland. It is the largest island of New Ireland Province, lying northeast of the island of New Britain. Both islands are part of the Bismarck Archipelago, named after Otto von Bismarck, and they are …
New Ireland, or Latangai, is a large island in Papua New Guinea, approximately 7,404 km² in area with c. 120,000 people. It is named after the island of Ireland. It is the largest island of New Ireland Province, lying northeast of the island of New Britain. Both islands are part of the Bismarck Archipelago, named after Otto von Bismarck, and they are separated by Saint George's Channel.
  • Population: 118,350 (2002)
  • Archipelago: Bismarck Archipelago
  • Area: 7,404 km² (2,859 sq mi)
  • Length: 360 km (224 mi)
  • Width: 10 km (6 mi) - 40 km (25 mi)
  • Highest elevation: 2,340 m (7680 ft)
  • Highest point: Mount Taron
Data from: en.wikipedia.org