East Rennell
Eastern half of Rennell Island in the Solomon Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Rennell Island, Solomon Islands |
Criteria | Natural: ix |
Reference | 854 |
Inscription | 1998 (22nd Session) |
Endangered | 2013– |
Area | 37,000 hectares (91,000 acres) |
Coordinates | 11°41′S 160°20′E |
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Main article: Rennell Island
In 2013, the World Heritage Committee added East Rennell to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of the threat of logging activities to the site's outstanding universal value.[1]