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    Temotu Province  Solomon Islands
Location
Temotu Province is located at the eastern end of the Solomon Islands. Includes the Santa Cruz Island Group (Santa Cruz Islands) and Reef Islands. Prewar and during the Pacific War part of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate (BSIP). Today, part of the Solomon Islands.

Wartime History
On October 25, 1942 to October 26, 1942 off the Santa Cruz Island Group (Santa Cruz Islands) was the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands (Battle of the South Pacific), the fourth carrier battle in the Pacific War. Both sides sustained damaged and withdrew.

Santa Cruz Island Group (Santa Cruz Islands)
Santa Cruz Island Group (Santa Cruz Islands)  located in the southeastern Solomon Islands.
Ndeni Island (Nendo)  largest island in the Santa Cruz Islands, includes Graciosa Bay.
Vanikoro (Vanikolo)  southernmost island in the Santa Cruz Islands.

Reef Islands
Nibanga Nendi Island  reef island in the Santa Cruz Islands.

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Last Updated
March 20, 2022

 

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