![]() Bellona is the small island on the left side; the northern end of Rennell Island can be seen on the right of the picture. | |
![]() Bellona Island is to the north of Rennell Island | |
Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 11°18′S 159°48′E / 11.30°S 159.80°E |
Archipelago | Solomon Islands |
Area | 17 km2 (6.6 sq mi) |
Length | 10 km (6 mi) |
Width | 2.5 km (1.55 mi) |
Administration | |
Province | Rennell and Bellona |
Bellona Island (indigenous name Mungiki) is an island within Rennell and Bellona Province, in Solomon Islands. Its length is about 10 km (6.2 mi) and its average width 2.5 km (1.6 mi). Its area is about 17 km2 (6.6 sq mi). It is almost entirely surrounded by 30–70 m (100–230 ft) high cliffs, consisting primarily of raised coral limestone.
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