Fam Islands

Fam islands lies in the straits between Waigeo and Bird's Head in Indonesia

Penemu seen from the North. Photo taken during the Siboga Expedition, 1899-1900.

Fam Islands (Indonesian:Kepulauan Fam) are a group of islands in Raja Ampat of West Papua, Indonesia. The main islands are Fam, Penemu (Fam Besar), Inus, Yar. They lie northwest of Batanta island, in the straits between Waigeo and Batanta and New Guinea.

Coordinates: 0°39′38″S 130°17′26″E / 0.6605°S 130.2906°E / -0.6605; 130.2906

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