| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| Lord Howe Island |
| volcanic island (1991 pop. 371), 5 sq mi (12.9 sq km), S Pacific, a dependency of New South Wales, Australia. It is a resort c.300 mi (480 km) E of the Australian coast. The island was explored in 1788 by the British and was settled in 1834. Palm seeds are the only export. |
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