East Rennell
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| East Rennell* | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| State Party |  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. |
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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. The site is unique because it is the largest coral atoll in the world and contains many endemic species.
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