Salawati

Salawati is one of the four major islands in the Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Indonesia. Its area is 1,623 km². Salawati is separated from New Guinea to the southeast by the Sele Strait (a.k.a. Galowa Strait, Revenges Strait), and from Batanta to the north by the Pitt Strait (a.k.a. Sagewin Strait).

Salawati
Salawati
Location in eastern Indonesia
Geography
Coordinates1°6′24″S 130°51′59″E
ArchipelagoRaja Ampat Islands
Area1,623 km2 (627 sq mi)
Administration
ProvinceWest Papua
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