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Explore Kongga in Solomon Islands
Kongga in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a town in Solomon Islands - some 12 mi or ( 19 km ) East of Honiara , the country's capital city .
Current time in Kongga is now 07:07 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Volonavua, Vatunandi, Tenavatu, Tenaru, and Taombo. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Volonavua . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Kongga ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Iles Salomon (SI-1) Solomon's Islands (III)
Excursion in the Langa Langa Lagoon on the island of Malaita, Solomon's island www.marcopoloimaginaire.com ..
Four Minutes - B-17 Almost makes it back to base while pursued by Japanese Fighters B-17E
Four Minutes- Dedicated to the crew of B-17E S/N 41-2420 "On Thursday 24 September 1942, Boeing B-17E serial number 41-2420 - Bessie, Jap Basher, was part of the 42nd Bombardment Squadron on a bombing ..
Underwater Scenes from the Solomon Islands
Some underwater shots from diving on the Bilikiki in the Solomon Islands with Weaver's Dive and Travel. ..
Solomon Island Custom Festival 1974
Custom Festival held in Honiara in 1974. Filmed in super 8mm & converted with Moviestuff WorkPrinter ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tenaru River
The Tenaru is the name of a river on the northern coast of Guadalcanal with a tributary at Savo Sound (called Sealark Sound prior to World War II). During World War II, it was the site for the Battle of the Tenaru River.
Located at -9.43 160.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Carney Airfield
Carney Airfield is a former World War II airfield on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. It is located near Koli Point about fifteen miles from Henderson Field, closes to the Metapona River to the east and the Naumbu River to the west. The airfield was abandoned after the war and today is almost totally returned to its natural state.
Located at -9.44 160.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Koli Airfield
Also known as "Bomber 3 Field", Koli Airfield is a former World War II airfield on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, located near Koli Point, fifteen miles east of Henderson Field, close to the Metapona River to the east and the Naumbu River to the west. The airfield was abandoned after the war and today is almost totally returned to its natural state.
Located at -9.46 160.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Koli Point action
The Koli Point action, during 3–12 November 1942, was an engagement between U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army forces and Imperial Japanese Army forces around Koli Point on Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign. The U.S. forces were under the overall command of Major General Alexander Vandegrift, while the Japanese forces were under the overall command of Lieutenant General Harukichi Hyakutake. In the engagement, U.S. Marines from the 7th Marine Regiment and U.S.
Located at -9.44 160.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Honiara International Airport
For the military history of the airport, see Henderson Field (Guadalcanal) Honiara International Airport, formerly known as Henderson Field, is an airport located on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands. It is the only international airport in the Solomon Islands and is located 8 kilometers from the capital Honiara. Control of the airstrip was the focus of months of fighting in the Guadalcanal campaign during World War II.
Located at -9.43 160.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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