Nissan Island

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Green Islands seen from space. Oval-shaped Nissan Island is clearly visible in the center.

Nissan Island (also Green Island) is the largest of the Green Islands of Papua New Guinea. It is located at 4°30′S 154°13′E / 4.5°S 154.217°E / -4.5; 154.217Coordinates: 4°30′S 154°13′E / 4.5°S 154.217°E / -4.5; 154.217, about 200 km east of Rabaul on New Britain and about 200 km northwest of Bougainville. During the Second World War an American Air Force base was constructed on the island. Richard Nixon was an executive officer on the base, and is remembered as being popular with the indigenous inhabitants.[citation needed]

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