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Araveu Destination Guide
Explore Araveu in Solomon Islands
Araveu in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a place in Solomon Islands - some 7 mi or ( 12 km ) North-West of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Time in Araveu is now 07:51 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Vura, Veravaolu, Tuvu, Tenaro, and Tanahai. Since you are here already, consider visiting Vura . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Araveu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Guadalcanal Odyssey - Leslie Nielsen
The full version of this movie has now been uploaded in two parts. See recent uploads. Excerpts from a 1975 documentary hosted by Leslie Nielsen looking back on the War World ll battle for Guadalcanal ..
Guadalcanal Odyssey (1975) Leslie Nielsen Part 1
The following quote is from the video cover "Starring and narrated by LESLIE NIELSEN with DR. WALTER STARCK ll, JANICE STARCK. WALLY GIBBINS Written & Produced by ROBERT STABLER Directed by JACK B. HI ..
Driving from Airport to Honiara
Driving from Airport to Honiara ..
1974 Mazda RX4 Coupe
Driving through river forde on Guadalcanal in 1974 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
White River, Honiara
White River is a large settlement in the western districts of Honiara, Solomon Islands. It is a fairly large community with several defined neighbourhoods, viz. Centre, and the valleys: Independence Valley, Forestry Valley, Banana Valley, Wind Valley, and Laundry Valley.
Located at -9.42 159.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Kokumbona
Kokumbona (also Kakambona) is a village on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. It was a Japanese base during World War II and the site of a United States Marine Corps amphibious landing on 19 August 1942. Located on Guadalcanal's north coast, west of Honiara.
Located at -9.43 159.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Japanese destroyer Akatsuki
Japanese destroyer Akatsuki was the twenty-first Fubuki-class destroyer, or the lead ship of the Akatsuki-class destroyer (if that sub-class is regarded as a separate class), built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the inter-war period. When introduced into service, these ships were the most powerful destroyers in the world. They remained formidable weapons systems well into the Pacific War.
Located at -9.28 159.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Honiara
Honiara is the capital city of the Solomon Islands, administered as a provincial town on the northwestern coast of Guadalcanal Island. As of 2009 it had a population of 64,609 people. The city is served by Honiara International Airport and the sea port of Point Cruz, and lies along the Kukum Highway.
Located at -9.47 159.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
USS Atlanta (CL-51)
USS Atlanta (CL-51) of the United States Navy was the lead ship of the Atlanta class of 11 light cruisers. She was the third Navy ship named after the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Designed to provide anti-aircraft protection for US naval task groups, Atlanta served in this capacity in the naval Battles of Midway and the Eastern Solomons. Atlanta was mistakenly sunk by an American vessel in a night surface action on 13 November 1942 during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
Located at -9.39 159.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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