south, and between the longitudes of 181 deg.

and 194 deg.

west; a matter which Mr.Green determined with uncommon exactness, from innumerable observations of the sun and moon, and one of the transits of Mercury.

The northernmost of these islands is called by the natives Eaheinomauwe, and the southernmost Tovy, or Tavai Poenammoo.

It is not, however, certain, whether the whole southern island, or only part of it, is comprehended under the latter name.
Tovy Poenammoo is principally a mountainous, and to all appearance a barren country.