Atori

Atori is located on the eastern coast of Malaita Island and serves as the primary port and terminus for the road leading from the provincial capital, Auki, across the central mountain range. This geographical positioning makes Atori a crucial logistical hub for trade and transportation between West and East Malaita. The town lies on the edge of a broad bay that provides shelter for coastal vessels supplying remote communities along the eastern seaboard. Atori's economy is based on the trade of local agricultural products, such as copra and cocoa, as well as fishing. In recent years, Atori's significance as an administrative center for the East Malaita district has increased, leading to investments in local infrastructure. For travelers, Atori is the gateway to the spectacular coastal landscapes and traditional villages of the island's east.

Nearby cities

Point Cruz Business District

This district in Honiara is the commercial heart of the country.

Honiara

The capital of the Solomon Islands is located on the north coast of Guadalcanal.

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Kokumbona

A former village west of Honiara that served as the headquarters for the Japanese 17th Army during the Guadalcanal campaign.

Lungga

Lungga is an industrial and residential settlement on the eastern edge of Honiara, located by the river of the same name.

Auki Market Center

Auki is the economic center of Malaita Province.

Auki

Auki is the capital of Malaita Province and one of the largest towns in the country.

Buala

Buala is the capital of Isabel Province, located on the Maringe Lagoon.

Kirakira

Kirakira is the capital of the Makira-Ulawa Province.

Kirakira Trade Center

Kirakira is the administrative capital of Makira-Ulawa Province.

Tulagi Island

The former capital of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Tulagi

Tulagi was the former capital of the British Protectorate and is now the capital of the Central Province.

A-Tulagi

The surrounding area of Tulagi includes several small island settlements in the Central Province.

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Afutara

Afutara is a mission station and settlement on the west coast of Malaita, known for its agricultural center.

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Fauabu

Fauabu is a mission station on the west coast of Malaita, known for its significant hospital.

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Rohinari

Rohinari is a Catholic mission station and settlement located in the south of Malaita Island.

History & landmarks

Honiara City Council

The city council's administrative building is the hub of Honiara's local government.

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Kwaio District

A region on Malaita known for its historic resistance to colonial rule and its strictly maintained traditional culture.

Langa Langa Artificial Islands

These islands were built by hand from coral stones in the Malaita lagoon.

Langa Langa Lagoon

A lagoon on Malaita famous for its centuries-old artificial islands and the traditional manufacturing of shell money.

Auki Central Market

Auki Central Market is a vibrant hub where agricultural products from the Malaita highlands are traded and sold.

Fanalei Traditional Village

Fanalei is famous for traditional dolphin hunting and the use of dolphin teeth as currency.

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Sinking Island of Walande

Walande is an artificial island that has almost entirely disappeared due to climate change.

Nature

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Mount Galau

Mount Galau is the highest elevation on Malaita Island, located in its south-central region.

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Indispensable Strait

This wide strait runs between the islands of Malaita, Guadalcanal, and San Cristobal.

Lau Lagoon

This lagoon in northeast Malaita is famous for its artificial islands built by locals using coral rock.

More places

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Mount Nasuha

Mount Nasuha is one of the significant peaks in southern Malaita.

Central Range Malaita

The Central Range runs the length of Malaita Island from northwest to southeast.

St. Peter's Cathedral, Auki

The primary Catholic church in Auki, Malaita, is a monumental religious building in the region.

Auki Mangroves

The mangrove forests near Auki on Malaita are a vital ecosystem for marine species and coastal protection.

Florida Ridge

The Florida Ridge is the central mountain spine of the Nggela Islands (Florida Islands).

Tanambogo Island

Twin island to Gavutu, famous for the desperate Japanese defense in August 1942.