Honiara in Capital Territory, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands — Oceania (Melanesia in the Pacific Ocean)
Independence of Solomon Islands
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2022
1. Independence of Solomon Islands Marker
From the government and people of Fiji to the government and people of Solomon Islands on the 35th anniversary of your independence in solidarity and friendship
J.V. Bainimarama
Prime Minister
Republic of Fiji
July 7th 2013
Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 2013.
Location. 9° 25.861′ S, 159° 57.261′ E. Marker is in Honiara, Guadalcanal, in Capital Territory. It is on Mendana Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Melanesia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Αlvaro de Mendaρa (within shouting distance of this marker); Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) (within shouting distance of this marker); Kawaguchi Brigade Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Guadalcanal Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); First Meeting of the Assemblies of God Church (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Memorial of the Cross (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); St. Joseph Statue (approx. 1.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Honiara.
Regarding Independence of Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 23, 2022
2. Independence of Solomon Islands Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
