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Morokaimoro Destination Guide
Delve into Morokaimoro in Papua New Guinea
Morokaimoro in the region of Bougainville is a city in Papua New Guinea - some 602 mi or ( 969 km ) East of Port Moresby , the country's capital .
Current time in Morokaimoro is now 09:05 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Port Moresby " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Unanai, Sinanai, Okomo, Mamagota, and Kokopo. While being here, make sure to check out Unanai . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Morokaimoro ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Loloru
Loloru is a pyroclastic shield volcano located in the southern part of the island of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The summit consists of two nested calderas, with an andesitic lava dome and a crescent-shaped crater lake.
Located at -6.52 155.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Battle of Slater's Knoll
The Battle of Slater's Knoll (28 March – 6 April 1945) was a battle during the Second World War fought between Australian and Japanese forces on Bougainville Island. Part of the Bougainville campaign, the battle occurred as a force of about 3,300 Japanese from the Japanese 6th Division supported by a sizeable concentration of artillery launched a counterattack against the main Australian offensive, concentrating their attacks on Slater's Knoll near the Puriata River.
Located at -6.58 155.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Hongorai River
The Hongorai River is a river on the southern coast of Bougainville.
Located at -6.80 155.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Battle of the Hongorai River
The Battle of the Hongorai River took place during the Second World War and involved Australian, New Zealand and Japanese forces. Part of the wider Bougainville Campaign of the Pacific theatre, the battle was fought in the southern sector of Bougainville Island and occurred in two distinct periods between 17 April and 22 May 1945, as elements of the Australian 15th Brigade advanced along the Buin Road towards the Hongorai River and then forced their way across it.
Located at -6.80 155.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Takuan Group
Takuan Group is a volcanic group located in the southern part of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea. It consists of three closely spaced stratovolcanoes, Mount Takuan being the highest of them.
Located at -6.44 155.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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