Ile Lifou (20°55'S., 167°15'E.) is the largest and most important of the Iles Loyaute group. The island lies with Cape de Flotte, its S extremity, 23 miles NW of Cape Mackau. A number of villages stand on the shores of the island. Vessels can obtain anchorage in the various bays about the island. A light is shown from Cap des Pins on the SE side of the island.

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