Melanesia
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wildlife
East Rennell occupies the southern part of Rennell Island in Solomon Islands. Lake Tegano was once the atoll's lagoon; its brackish water, limestone islets and surrounding forest support distinctive island life. Customary ownership and community management are integral to this natural heritage landscape.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
history
The Guadalcanal American Memorial remembers the Americans and their allies who lost their lives during the Guadalcanal campaign of the Second World War. Its stone panels tell the story of a campaign fought on land, at sea and in the air.
Source: www.abmc.gov
architecture
The National Parliament of Solomon Islands meets in Honiara. Its official history records the first meeting in the present chamber in August 1994.
Source: parliament.gov.sb
architecture
St Peter’s Cathedral serves the Catholic Diocese of Gizo. The diocese’s records describe the rebuilding and remodelling of its facilities after the 2007 earthquake and tsunami.
Source: catholicgizo.org
nature
Tenaru Falls is one of Guadalcanal’s inland waterfalls. The rainforest gives way to a high rock face, where falling water gathers in a rocky pool below.
Source: www.visitsolomons.com.sb
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