East Rennell
- States
- Solomon Islands
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 1998
- Location
- Southernmost of the Solomon Islands, Rennell and Bellona Province
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- -11.68333, 160.33333
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 854
- WH Site
- 854
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East Rennell, located in the Solomon Islands, is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for being the largest raised coral atoll in the world. This remote location hosts a rich biodiversity, including unique species of birds, bats, and invertebrates, thriving within its dense forest and extensive lake system. The site holds significant cultural value to the local Polynesian population, who maintain traditional practices tied to the land and its resources. Its natural beauty and ecological importance make it a critical area for conservation and scientific study.
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• East Rennell