East Rennell

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East Rennell*
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Canoe on Lake Te Nggano, East Rennell
State Party Flag of the Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
Type Natural
Criteria ix
Reference 854
Region Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription 1998  (22nd Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
Region as classified by UNESCO.

East Rennell is the southern portion of Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is unique because it is the largest coral atoll in the world and contains many endemic species.

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Coordinates: 11°45′S, 160°28′E