New Georgia
Location of the New Georgia Islands in Solomon Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 8°15′S 157°30′E / 8.250°S 157.500°E |
| Archipelago | Solomon Islands |
| Area | 2,037 km2 (786 sq mi) |
| Length | 72 km (44.7 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 860 m (2820 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Masse |
| Administration | |
Solomon Islands | |
| province | Western Province |
New Georgia, with an area of 2,037 km2 (786 sq mi), is the largest of the islands in Western Province, Solomon Islands, and the 203rd-largest island in the world. Since July 1978, the island has been part of the independent state of Solomon Islands.