Malaita

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Malaita Province is one of the largest provinces of the Solomon Islands. It is named for its largest island, Malaita. Other islands include South Malaita Island, Sikaiana Island and Ontong Java Island (alternately Lord Howe Island). The provincial capital and largest urban center is Auki, located on Malaita. The estimated population of the province (as of 1997) is 142,000. The area of the province in 4,225km².

Ethiniticity

The people of the main island are of Melanesian race. The outer islands of Ontong Java and Sikainana are of a Polynesian race.