MALAITA


Meaning of MALAITA in English

Volcanic island, Solomon Islands , South Pacific Ocean.

Located northeast of Guadalcanal , it is about 115 mi (185 km) long and 22 mi (35 km) across at its widest point and has an area of 1,870 sq mi (4,843 sq km). It is mountainous and covered with dense forests, and its interior has not yet been extensively explored.

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