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Torres Strait Islands
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Torres Strait Islands
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Over 250 small islands located in the strait separating Australia from New Guinea. Very few tourists visit, but they offer great beach and diving opportunities—just watch out for sharks and crocodiles in some areas. The local Melanesian Indigenous culture and traditions remain strong here.
Overview of the Torres Strait Islands
These are over 250 small islands located in the strait separating Australia from Papua New Guinea. Very few tourists visit, but they offer great beach and diving opportunities—just watch out for sharks and crocodiles in some areas. The local Melanesian Indigenous culture and traditions remain strong here.
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- Type of place: archipelago.
- In English: Torres Strait Islands.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Number of islands: 274.
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- Population: 4,248 inhabitants (2012).
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