SOLOMON ISLANDS ~ Buala - Santa Isabel ~

... Beautiful local young people... the community in Buala is known for its strong connection to, and preservation of its traditional culture... traditional clothing is deeply rooted in the Melanesian heritage, often featuring materials sourced directly from the natural environment... local women are renowned for weaving, and traditional items often include hand-woven mats and fans made from pandanus or coconut fibers.... decorations are often shell necklaces... Thanks a lot Amelia!ヽ(•‿•)ノ

The capital of Isabel Province in the Solomon Islands is Buala. Located on the main island of Santa Isabel (specifically in the Maringe Lagoon area), Buala is a small coastal town that serves as the administrative, economic, and transportation hub for the province. 

Isabel Province is one of the nine provinces of this 992 island archipelago. Santa Isabel is the largest island and was given the name by the Spanish navigator Alvaro de Mendana de Neira in 1568. 

Buala means “house”, "village", the community where people meet each other.
 

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Definitives - Six striped Wrasse

(Issued 09-10-2013)

SOLOMON ISLANDS ~ Point Cruz Wharf - Honiara - Guadalcanal ~

... First new country in 2018ツ... only 22 more to find according to the countries list (193 member states) recognized by the United Nations... the sea port of Point Cruz is the main port of entry into the Solomon Islands... many international shipping and passenger boats companies operate from here... Thanks a lot Pieter!【ツ】

Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands located in the South Pacific Ocean lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28.400 square kilometres. The islands are volcanic and mountainous and nearly 90 percent of the land is forested.

Honiara is the capital of the Solomon Islands located on the island of Guadalcanal. The town is situated at the mouth of the Mataniko River on the north coast of Guadalcanal. A port and communications centre, it trades mainly in coconuts, timber, fish, and some gold.

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Fishes
(Issued 09-10-2013)

Birds
(Issued 01-02-2001)