Mono (island)

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Mono - the largest island of the Treasury Islands, located at 7 ° 12'36 "S 155 ° 20'24" E / -7,210000 155,340000.

Geography

Mono is a volcanic island in the north-eastern Solomon Islands. It is separated from the island of Stirling and other smaller islets by Blanche Harbor. The Falamai village is the largest settlement on the island. Mono is cut with limestone cliffs, reaching up to 20 meters deep. The island's population is approximately 1,800 inhabitants.

The earthquake of April 1, 2007, followed by the tsunami, caused significant damage to Mono. Five houses and all school buildings collapsed, and four people were found missing. The Second World War

Mono was occupied by the Japanese during their campaign in Solomon Islands. October 27, 1943, the New Zealand 8th Infantry Brigade from the Third Division and the American 87th Seabees construction battalion landed in two places: in Falamai (there was a Japanese staff) in the south and on the Violet beach in Soanotal in the north. Until November 7, the island was conquered by the Allies. Twelve Americans and forty New Zealanders were killed during surgery. For the latter, it was the first major landing operation since the Gallipoli battle.

The Stirling island was converted by the Allies into a large runway, which was abandoned after the war. Tourism

Mono is a paradise for divers and is sometimes an intermediate port for cruise ships.

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