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ecoregion by the World Wildlife Federation for its unique bird life and flora. Two protected areas cover a third of the island, whose population is growing with subsequent clearance of forest for planting and firewood.
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within the province of Papua. It is populated with communities of Yobi, Randowaya, Serui, and Ansus. Its highest point is 1,496 metres (4,908 feet).
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caused serious damage and killed at least 115 people on the island.
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First recorded sighting by Europeans is by Spanish navigator
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who landed on 24 June 1528 when trying to return from
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Yapen is located in Papua (province)
Yapen is located in Western New Guinea
Indonesian Papua
Yapen is located in Indonesia
Melanesia
Oceania
1°45′S 136°08′E / 1.750°S 136.133°E / -1.750; 136.133
Province
Papua
Yapen Islands
Time zone
Indonesia Eastern Standard Time
UTC+09:00

Schouten Islands
Papua
Biak Islands
Cenderawasih Bay
New Guinea
Mios Num
Kurudu Island
Amboi Islands
Kuran Islands
Yapen Islands Regency
Álvaro de Saavedra
Tidore
New Spain

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