The largest island in the Bismarck Islands. It lies east of New Guinea. The inhabitants are Melanesian. The capital is Rabaul, at the northeastern tip. The island is crescent-shaped and has several active volcanoes, the highest being Mount Father (2,300m). It belongs to Papua New Guinea. Its main products include copra and cocoa. Area : 37,800 km2. Population: 405,000 (2000). Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
ビズマーク諸島の最大の島。ニューギニア島の東にある。住民はメラネシア人。主都は北東端のラバウル。島は三日月形で,数個の活火山をもち,ファーザー山(2300m)が最高。パプア・ニューギニアに属する。主要産物にコプラ,ココアなどがある。3万7800km2。40万5000人(2000)。
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