The island has a small population and is theoretically part of the Papuan province of East Sepik, although officially it is still a protectorate.

[1] The island is only 3.5 km (2.2 mi) wide with an irregular coastline and ancient lava flows.

[2] The island features a well developed reef, a lagoon, cinder cones, and hot springs all of which suggest early volcanic activity.

[2] The first recorded sighting by Europeans of Kadovar Island was by the Spanish navigator Iñigo Órtiz de Retes on 21 July 1545, when on board of the carrack San Juan tried to return from Tidore to New Spain.

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