St. Matthias Islands

St. Matthias Islands

The St Matthias Islands (also known as the Mussau islands) are a small group of islands in the Bismarck Archipelago, that makes up part of Papua New Guinea.

There are four islands. The largest and most northerly is Mussau; Emirau lies to the east and Eloaua to the south. The islands have been designated as an Endemic Bird Area by Birdlife International.


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