Misima
Misima is an island located in the Louisiade Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. It is part of the Milne Bay Province. The island is approximately 20 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide, with a mountainous interior and a fringing coral reef. The indigenous population of Misima are primarily Austronesian peoples, speaking the Misima language.
Historically, Misima was known for its rich gold and silver deposits. In the late 1980s and early
The island's economy now relies more on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade. Misima faces challenges