Western Chain (New Zealand)
Chain of islets south of New Zealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chain of islets south of New Zealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Western Chain is a group of islets at 48°03′0″S 166°30′30″E and a part of The Snares. They lie some 5 km (3.1 mi) to the WSW off the main island North East Island, which lies approx. 200 kilometres (120 mi) south of New Zealand's South Island. The Western Chain island is some 2 km (1.2 mi) long in NW direction, and the highest elevation of 44 m (144 ft) is at the southernmost Island.
Tahi, Rua, Toru, Whā, Rima (Māori) | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 48°03′0″S 166°30′30″E |
Archipelago | The Snares |
Length | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
Highest elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
The islets all carry Māori names, from NE: Tahi (English: One), Rua (Two), Toru (Three), Whā (Four) and finally Rima (Five).
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