Makira

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Makira

Makira and nearby islands

Location of Makira in Solomon Islands
Geography
Location Solomon Islands
Coordinates 10°33′04″S 161°49′41″E / 10.55111°S 161.82806°E / -10.55111; 161.82806Coordinates: 10°33′04″S 161°49′41″E / 10.55111°S 161.82806°E / -10.55111; 161.82806
Area 3,190 km2 (1,232 sq mi)
Country
Solomon Islands
Province Makira-Ulawa Province
Largest city Kirakira

The island of Makira (formerly San Cristobal) is the largest island of Makira-Ulawa Province in the Solomon Islands. The island is located east of Guadalcanal and south of Malaita. The largest and capital city is Kirakira.

Pole for a ceremonial house (detail). Wood, Magura village (Makira, Solomon Islands), 17th century
Topographical map of Makira



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