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Ambae
Island in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ambae, also known as Aoba, Omba, Oba, or Opa and formerly Lepers’ Island, is an island in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, located near 15°30′S 167°30′E, approximately 310 kilometres (165 nautical miles) north-northwest of Vanuatu's capital city, Port Vila. It is also Vanuatu's largest active volcano.[2]
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Location within Vanuatu | |
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Geography | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 15°24′0″S 167°50′0″E |
Archipelago | New Hebrides |
Area | 398 km2 (154 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,496 m (4908 ft) |
Highest point | Aobahi |
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Province | Penama |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (2018) |
Ethnic groups | Ni-Vanuatu |
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Geography | |
Location | Vanuatu |
Topo map | 400 km2 (154 sq mi) |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Shield volcano |
Last eruption | June to July 2011[1] |
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