Bismarck Archipelago, Island group in northeastern Papua New Guinea
The Bismarck Archipelago extends across 50,000 square kilometers of the western Pacific Ocean, including New Britain, New Ireland, and the Admiralty Islands.
German forces established control of the archipelago in 1884, naming it after Chancellor Otto von Bismarck and developing copra plantations throughout the region.
The first inhabitants reached these islands between 30,000 and 40,000 years ago, followed by the Lapita people who introduced their ceramic traditions.
The archipelago contains numerous harbors and anchorages, with regular maritime connections between the main islands of New Britain and New Ireland through St George's Channel.
Mount Taron rises to 2,340 meters above sea level, making it the highest elevation point in this volcanic island chain.
Location: Islands Region
Elevation above the sea: 2,300 m
GPS coordinates: -5.00000,150.10000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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