East Rennell History, Travel Information, Hotels, Fare, Facts And More
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East Rennell
COUNTRY
Solomon Islands
ADDRESS
Rennell Island, Solomon Islands
EAST RENNELL PICTURE
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About East Rennell
East Rennell is a part of Rennell Island situated in Solomon Island. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1998. The area protected covers 37000 hectares. The area is important as it is the largest raised coral atoll all over the world. It is located in the Western Pacific. It was included in the list of World Heritage Sites in Danger in 2013 due to a threat of logging activities.
Some Lesser Known Facts About East Rennell
- The Lake Tegano which follows around the site is home to numerous endemic species. These species includes silver-capped fruit doves, Crocker's sea snake, green pygmy birds and more.
- It is considered to be a true natural laboratory for those who want to study science.
- The water level and salinity of the lake are continuously increasing causing damage to the plant growth. There is also logging in the west end area of the island which is affecting the bird population.
- There are only 800 inhabitants on the island. They rely on forests and marine for the basic needs.
- Many scuba divers come here to study the marines.
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