Hiw Island
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Hiw (sometimes spelled Hiu) is an island in the Torres Islands of Torba Province in Vanuatu – the northernmost island of the country.
The island has a humid tropical climate with heavy rainfall; it is characterized by its white sand beaches, thick tree cover, and natural resources.
According to the 2009 Vanuatu census, Hiw has a population of approximately 269 inhabitants, distributed across three villages on the east coast – Yogwye, Yaqane, and Yögevigemëne. The population of Hiw speaks the Hiw language, an endangered language with few native speakers.
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