 Satellite image of the island; north is up. | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lord Howe Island Group, Tasman Sea |
| Coordinates | 31°45′15″S 159°15′06″E / 31.75417°S 159.25167°E |
| Total islands | 28 |
| Major islands | Lord Howe Island, Admiralty Group, Mutton Bird Islands, and Balls Pyramid |
| Area | 14.55 km2 (5.62 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 875 m (2871 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Gower |
| Administration | |
| Administrative Division | Unincorporated area of New South Wales Self-governed by the Lord Howe Island Board Part of the electoral district of Port Macquarie Part of the Division of Sydney |
| Demographics | |
| Population |
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| Pop. density | 26.25/km2 (67.99/sq mi) |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| • Summer (DST) | |
| Official name | Lord Howe Island Group |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, x |
| Designated | 1982 (6th session) |
| Reference no. | 186 |
| State Party | Australia |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
The Lord Howe Island Group is a group of 28 small islands and rocks about 700 km (435 mi) north east of Sydney. The islands are governed by New South Wales. The islands became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
