Marshall Bennett Islands

Marshall Bennett Islands
Marshall Bennett Islands

Marshall Bennett Islands are several islands in Milne Bay and considered part of Papua New Guinea.

They consist of

  • Gawa, the main island
  • Dugumenu
  • Iwa Island
  • Kwaiawata
  • Nagian Island
  • Wiakau Island
  • Yanaba Island

They are usually considered to be part of the Woodlark Islands group. Of the islands only Dugumenu is uninhabited but is used by neighbouring islanders for the growing of coconuts.

References

Coordinates: 8°50′S 151°55′E / 8.833°S 151.917°E / -8.833; 151.917



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