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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Australia |
| Coordinates | 10°43′36″S 142°23′49″E / 10.72667°S 142.39694°E |
| Area | 5.5 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| State | Queensland |
| Shire | Shire of Torres |
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Possession Island (Kalaw Lagaw Ya: Bedanug or Bedhan Lag) is a small island in the Torres Strait Islands group off the coast of far northern Queensland, Australia. It is inhabited by a group of Torres Strait Islanders, the Kaurareg,[1] though the Ankamuti were also indigenous to the island.
Possession Island is included in Possession Island National Park, an area of 5.10 square kilometres (1.97 sq mi) which includes Eborac Island. The park was established as a Protected Area in 1977 and managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.[2]
- ^ "Local History page". Torres Shire Council.
- ^ "About - Possession Island National Park". Parks and forests. Department of Environment and Science, Queensland. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2021.