The Western Chain is a group of islets at 48°03′0″S 166°30′30″E / 48.05000°S 166.50833°E and a part of The Snares. They lie some 5 km (3.1 mi) to the WSW off the main island North East Island, which lies approx. 200 kilometres (120 mi) south of New Zealand's South Island. The Western Chain island is some 2 km (1.2 mi) long in NW direction, and the highest elevation of 44 m (144 ft) is at the southernmost Island.
Tahi, Rua, Toru, Whā, Rima (Māori) | |
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![]() The position of The Snares relative to New Zealand | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 48°03′0″S 166°30′30″E / 48.05000°S 166.50833°E |
Archipelago | The Snares |
Length | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
Highest elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
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The islets all carry Māori names, from NE: Tahi (English: One), Rua (Two), Toru (Three), Whā (Four) and finally Rima (Five).
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