Marau Sound
Marau Sound is a sound in Solomon Islands; it is located at the eastern end of Guadalcanal Island, in Guadalcanal Province. In 1896 a large and profitable trading station was established on Tavanipupu Island in Marau Sound.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Marau Sound
- Type: Marine channel
- Description: Island in Solomon Islands
- Categories: island and body of water
- Location: Solomon Islands, Melanesia, Oceania
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Satellite Map
Discover Marau Sound from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Azerbaijani to Russian—“Marau Sound” goes by many names.
- Azerbaijani: “Marau Saund”
- Cebuano: “Marau Sound”
- Chinese: “马劳海峡”
- Dutch: “Marau Sound”
- Japanese: “マラウ・サウンド”
- Japanese: “マラウ・サウンド島”
- Russian: “Марау-Саунд”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Marau and Suhairato.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Peura Island and Siwairuka Island.
Solomon Islands: Must-Visit Destinations
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Curious Marine Channels to Discover
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