Western Chain (New Zealand)

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The Western Chain is a group of islets at -48.05°N, 166.50833°W and a part of The Snares. They lie some 5 km to the WSW off the main island North East Island, which lies approx. 200 km south of New Zealand's South Island. The Western Chain island is some 2 km long in NW direction, and the highest elevation of 44 m is at the southernmost Island. 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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