Kolombangara, Extinct volcano in Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands.
Mount Veve rises 1,768 meters above sea level, forming the central peak of Kolombangara Island with steep slopes covered in dense rainforest.
The Spanish explorer Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira first documented the mountain in 1568, leading to its inclusion in British Solomon Islands protectorate by 1893.
The mountain holds significance in local traditions, with its name Kolombangara translating to Water Lord due to the 80 rivers flowing from its slopes.
Visitors can access Mount Veve through a two-day trek from Imbu Rano Lodge, following maintained trails through summit cloud forests with three basic camps.
The mountain slopes contain advanced agricultural systems in Ndughore Valley, including stone-faced pond fields and complex irrigation networks from previous centuries.
GPS coordinates: -7.97286,157.07032
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:09
The Solomon Islands in the South Pacific preserve numerous traces of World War II. In Honiara, the National Museum and Vilu War Museum document the Guadalcanal Campaign through collections of artillery pieces, aircraft wrecks, and military equipment. Offshore, sunken warships and planes have become dive sites. The archipelago includes active volcanoes such as Mount Balbi on Bougainville and Tinakula. The Marovo Lagoon ranks among the world's largest saltwater lagoons. Waterfalls include Mataniko Falls near Honiara and Tenaru Falls. The Central Market in Honiara offers local produce, fish, and handicrafts from various provinces across the archipelago.
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