Lifou Island
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Lifou Island, historically spelt Lifu or Lefu in English, and known as Drehu in the local language, is the largest, most populous and most important island of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. With a total area of 1,207 km2 (466 sq mi), Lifou is located east of Australia at 20.9°S 167.2°E / -20.9; 167.2.
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Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 20.9°S 167.2°E / -20.9; 167.2 |
Archipelago | Loyalty Islands |
Area | 1,207 km2 (466 sq mi) |
Length | 81 km (50.3 mi) |
Width | 16–24 km (9.9–14.9 mi) |
Administration | |
France | |
Overseas departments and territories of France | New Caledonia |
Commune | Lifou |
Demographics | |
Population | 10,151 (2004) |
Pop. density | 8.48/km2 (21.96/sq mi) |
Ethnic groups | Kanaks 96.9%, Europeans 2.6%, Polynesians 0.1%, Other 0.4% |
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