Stewart Island

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one of the islands of New Zealand, S of South Island. 670 sq. mi. (1,735 sq. km).

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Stewart Island

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the third largest island of New Zealand, in the SW Pacific off the S tip of South Island. Pop: 387 (2001). Area: 1735 sq km (670 sq miles)

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