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Province in Tigoa, Solomon Islands
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Rennell and Bellona is a province in the Solomon Islands.
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The southern portion of the Rennell Atoll is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest raised coral atoll in the world, occupying 37,000 hectares (91,000 acres).
The central lake of East Rennell is surrounded by the island, and is home to many endemic species. The island has about eight hundred inhabitants living in four villages around Lake Tegano. They are subsistence farmers and fishermen, relying on the forests and waters to provide them with all their basic needs.
There are two flights per week from Honiara to Bellona and Rennell. The flight goes to Rennell, and from Rennell to Bellona, and then from Bellona to Honiara.
Read in the guideThere are only a few vehicles on Rennell. If you are going to the World Heritage in Lake Tegano, you will need to arrange transport beforehand. The transportation must be paid in cash and can be expensive.
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