Satellite map of Banks Islands
- In Vanuatu
Map of Banks Islands
The Banks Islands (in Bislama Bankis) are a group of islands in northern Vanuatu. Together with the Torres Islands to the northwest, they make up the northernmost province of Torba. The group lies about 40 km (25 mi) north of Maewo, and includes Gaua and Vanua Lava, two of the 13 largest islands in Vanuatu. In 2009, the islands supported a population of 8,533 on a land area of 780 km².
Latitude: -13° 49' 59.99" S
Longitude: 167° 34' 59.99" E