Admiralty Islands

Being the location of WWII battles, the Admiralty Islands were controlled by Japan in the 1940s until the United States took over during the Pacific island hopping campaign; they now belong to PAPUA NEW GUINEA. The islands are in the northern fringe of the Bismarck Sea, which is north of most islands in Papua New Guinea. Manus Island - the largest island of the Admiralty Islands - and Los Negros Island usually look like one conjoined island on satellite images; there is a bridge that connects both islands. Manus is approximately 58 miles from side to side (about 93 kilometers) and has multiple villages, including (from west to east) Lessau, Likum, Drehet, Labahan, Selalou, and Lorengau. Go east and you will find Los Negros island, which looks like a peninsula attached to Manus in Google Maps, satellite images, and other maps. The road view of Bing Maps, however, easily shows the distinction between both islands. Momote Airport is located on the southern part of Los Negros. Other Admiralty Islands are very close to Manus, while others are farther out. All of these islands - which include Lou, Mbatmanda, the Palawat Islands, Pityilu, Rambutyo, and Tong - are much smaller than Manus.