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East Rennell World Heritage Site

Rennell Est, Solomon Islands

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Description

East Rennell is the southern portion of Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands which is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rennell is the largest raised coral atoll in the world and the area in East Rennell surrounding Lake Tegano contains many endemic species.

Coordinates: 11°45′S 160°28′E / 11.75°S 160.467°E / -11.75; 160.467

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Nearest protected areas

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247.9 km away

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Komarindi

309.7 km away

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Official Record

WDPA ID168242
NameEast Rennell
Original NameRennell Est
Country / TerritorySLB
Sub locationNot Reported
IUCN CategoryNot ApplicableWhat is this?
English DesignationWorld Heritage Site
Designation TypeInternational
StatusInscribed
Status Year1998
Reported Area km²370.0
Marinetrue
Reported Marine Area km²204.0
No TakeNot Reported
No Take Area km²0.0
Governance TypeNot Reported
International Criteria(ix)
Management AuthorityNot Reported
Management Plan URLNot Reported

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Petroconsultants International Data Corporation, USA (1998)

Official source link

• http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/854

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