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Delve into Maluka in Solomon Islands
Maluka in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a city in Solomon Islands - some 11 mi or ( 18 km ) East of Honiara , the country's capital .
Current time in Maluka is now 04:35 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Volonavua, Vatunandi, Tutuva, Tenavatu, and Tenaru. While being here, 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. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Maluka ? 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 ..
Solomon Island Custom Festival 1974
Custom Festival held in Honiara in 1974. Filmed in super 8mm & converted with Moviestuff WorkPrinter ..
Karumolun Village Performance, Solomon Islands
Solomon's version of Blue Man Group. These guys made music with PVC pipe and flip-flops. Karumolun Village is a small village, population of about 100. They put on a very nice show for us when the cre ..
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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 3 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 5 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 7 km away
Henderson Field (Guadalcanal)
Henderson Field is a former military airfield on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands during World War II. Today it is Honiara International Airport.
Located at -9.43 160.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Battle for Henderson Field
The Battle for Henderson Field, also known as the Battle of Henderson Field or Battle of Lunga Point by the Japanese, took place from 23–26 October 1942 on and around Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The battle was a land, sea, and air battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II and was fought between the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy and Allied forces. The battle was the third of the three major land offensives conducted by the Japanese during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Located at -9.43 160.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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