Misool
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Misool, formerly spelled Mysol (Dutch: Misoöl) or Misol,[1] is one of the four major islands in the Raja Ampat Islands in Southwest Papua, Indonesia. Its area is 2,034 km2. The highest point is 561 m[2] and the main towns are Waigama, located on the island's northwest coast, and Lilinta on the island's southeast coast.
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Geography | |
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Location | Oceania |
Coordinates | 1°53′41″S 130°5′1″E |
Archipelago | Raja Ampat Islands |
Area | 2,034 km2 (785 sq mi) |
Area rank | 205 |
Highest elevation | 561 m (1841 ft) |
Administration | |
Province | Southwest Papua |
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The inhabitants speak the Ma'ya language, Biga language[3] and Matbat language,[4] as well as Indonesian and its dialect, Papuan Malay.
Other main islands of this group off the western end of Southwest Papua are Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo, and there are numerous smaller islands such as Kofiau.[5]