Marovo Lagoon

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Vangunu Island seen from space. Marovo lagoon can be seen north of the island.

Marovo Lagoon is the largest^{[citation needed]} saltwater lagoon in the world. It is located in the New Georgia Islands, north of Vangunu Island, at 8°29′S 158°04′E / 8.48°S 158.07°E / -8.48; 158.07. There are many islands in the lagoon, some of which are inhabited. The people live mainly by subsistence agriculture and fishing and speak the Marovo language. The lagoon is a popular destination for diving.

v t e Islands of the Solomon Islands by province

Central	Aeaun Gavutu Mbanika Nggela Islands Pavuvu Russell Islands Savo Tanambogo Tulagi

Choiseul	Choiseul Cyprian Bridge Island Nuatambu Rob Roy Taro Vaghena

Guadalcanal	Guadalcanal Korasahalu Marau Sound Nughu Tavanipupu Vulelua

Isabel	Arnarvon Furona Island Kerehikapa Maleivona Ramos San Jorge Santa Isabel Sikopo

Makira-Ulawa	Ali'ite Makira Malaulalo Malaupaina Pio Santa Ana Santa Catalina Ugi Ulawa

Malaita	Adagege Alite Anuta Paina Funaafou Langa Langa Lagoon Lau Lagoon Laulasi Maana'omba Malaita Maramasike Mbasakana Ndai Ontong Java Roncador Reef Sikaiana Sulufou

Rennell and Bellona	Bellona Indispensable Reefs Rennell

Temotu	Anuta Banie Duff Islands Fatutaka Fenualoa Lomlom Makalom Malo Matema Nendö Nifiloli Nukapu Nupani Patteson Shoal Pigeon Pileni Reef Islands Santa Cruz Islands Taumako Teanu Tikopia Tinakula Utupua Vanikoro

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