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Fauro is a volcanic island located in the northwestern part of the Solomon Islands, within the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is situated southeast of Bougainville Island. Fauro is one of the two largest islands in the Shortland Islands group, measuring approximately 10 by 6 miles (16 by 10 km). The island features a central ridge that reaches a height of 1,312 feet (400 meters). The Shortland Islands, with a total area of 160 square miles (414 square km), are characterized by coconut palm plantations and support a limited timber industry.1

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