Bougainville Strait, Solomons
The islands belong to the Solomons, but lie closer to Bougainville. White sandy beaches, aquarium-like reefs, some uninhabited islands in the north, small, friendly villages on Fauro island. The currents make navigation tricky and anchoring is difficult as the water is deep almost all the way to the reef or beach, but the beauty of the place makes it worth it.
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