Rossel Mountains

Rossel Mountains

Location of the Rossel Mountains in Papua New Guinea

Geography
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Province New Ireland
Range coordinates 4°10′S 152°45′E / 4.17°S 152.75°E / -4.17; 152.75Coordinates: 4°10′S 152°45′E / 4.17°S 152.75°E / -4.17; 152.75
Geology
Type of rock Limestone

The Rossel Mountains are a range of mountains on the island of New Ireland, part of Papua New Guinea. They are home to deposits of chalk limestone, from which the kulap figures native to the island are crafted.

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