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Art Island

Coordinates: 19°42′20″S 163°39′27″E / 19.70556°S 163.65750°E / -19.70556; 163.65750
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19°42′20″S 163°39′27″E / 19.70556°S 163.65750°E / -19.70556; 163.65750 Art Island (Île d'Art) is the largest of the Belep Islands archipelago in New Caledonia. It has an area of 53 square kilometres (20 sq mi). Its chief settlement is Waala, which is also the capital of Belep commune.

History

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In August 2016, a large bushfire ravaged Art Island.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "New Caledonia works to contain massive bushfire". rnz.co.nz. 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2024-05-17.