Guadalcanal
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Area | 5302 |
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Population | 109,382 (1999) |
Highest point | Mount Popomanaseu |
Island group | Solomon Islands |
Did you know | The Battle of Guadalcanal was featured in the recent film "The Thin Red Line", which was filmed partly on Guadalcanal. |
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ID | 1105234 |
About Guadalcanal
Guadalcanal is one of the Solomon Islands, in the South Pacific. It's known for its WWII relics, plus dive sites like palm-fringed Bonegi Beach, with 2 two sunken Japanese wartime vessels. West of the capital, Honiara, Vilu War Museum has memorials and WWII aircraft. Honiara's busy Central Market sells produce and traditional handicrafts. Cultural artifacts and war relics are on show at the National Museum.