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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11°12′S 153°00′E / 11.200°S 153.000°E |
| Archipelago | Louisiade Archipelago |
| Total islands | 50 |
| Major islands | 5 |
| Area | 262.1 km2 (101.2 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Milne Bay Province |
| Capital city | Samarai |
| Largest settlement | Samarai (pop. 460) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 8200 (2014) |
The Samarai Islands archipelago, part of the larger Louisiade Archipelago, is located 50 kilometres (31 mi) southeast of mainland New Guinea island, within the nation of Papua New Guinea.