lord howe island
states: [australia]
category: natural
year: 1982
location: New South Wales
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: -31.5655555600, 159.0883333000
A remarkable example of isolated oceanic islands, born of volcanic activity more than 2,000 m under the sea, these islands boast a spectacular topography and are home to numerous endemic species, especially birds.
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