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Puna Nui is the larger of the two interior sea of the [[Pua (region)|Pua]] region of [[Thasusa]] that is distinguished geographically from [[Puna Iti]] by an island and connected to the [[Djobom Sea]] by the [[Agua Fria Strait|Djobom Strait]]. The two Puna seas have a difference in salinity as well, leading to a difference in water coloration caused by algae variations. | Puna Nui is the larger of the two interior sea of the [[Pua (region)|Pua]] region of [[Thasusa]] that is distinguished geographically from [[Puna Iti]] by an island and connected to the [[Djobom Sea]] by the [[Agua Fria Strait|Djobom Strait]]. The two Puna seas have a difference in salinity as well, leading to a difference in water coloration caused by algae variations. | ||
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The [[Puan Gulf]] makes up the far eastern portion of Puna Nui. | |||
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Two nations have coastlines with the sea. [[Pua]] and [[Xarslasja]]. | |||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
Puna Nui gets its name from the Maori words "puna" meaning "puddle" and "nui" meaning "large". | Puna Nui gets its name from the Maori words "puna" meaning "puddle" and "nui" meaning "large". | ||
Latest revision as of 12:31, 10 October 2025
Puna Nui is the larger of the two interior sea of the Pua region of Thasusa that is distinguished geographically from Puna Iti by an island and connected to the Djobom Sea by the Djobom Strait. The two Puna seas have a difference in salinity as well, leading to a difference in water coloration caused by algae variations.
The Puan Gulf makes up the far eastern portion of Puna Nui.
Two nations have coastlines with the sea. Pua and Xarslasja.
Etymology
Puna Nui gets its name from the Maori words "puna" meaning "puddle" and "nui" meaning "large".