Located just north of Cape York Peninsula (Cape York Peninsula), the northernmost part of the Northern Territory, Torres Strait Islands is located in the Torres Strait (Torres Strait) between the Australian mainland and Papua New Guinea and consists of 274 islets, 17 of which are inhabited.
Although the Torres Strait connects the (Coral Sea) of the Coral Sea to the east and the (Arafura Sea), of the Alafra Sea to the west is an important international maritime channel, the Torres Strait Islands in the Strait is rarely visited because it is a small corner of the strait. It's not a trendy tourist attraction, but it's not necessarily a good choice for quiet and private vacationers.
Most of the islands in the middle of the Strait are coral reefs, while the volcanic island of, Torres Strait Islands in the east develops and preserves the unique Melanesia and aboriginal cultures of Australia. The most developed of Torres Strait Islands's islands is (Thursday) and (Horn Island), on Thursday. Both islands have pure beaches, blue waters and gorgeous reefs, which can be seen not only from the hustle and bustle of modern civilization, but also from the primitive culture and vicissitudes of the history of World War II. Learn about the local pearls and fishing industry on Thursday, museums, art galleries and World War II historic sites on Horn Island. During World War II, Horne was the front line for Australian soldiers to defend against the Japanese, and the island's museums preserved a wealth of precious war history.
