East Rennell
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East Rennell* | |
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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State Party | ![]() |
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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