Bougainville is the largest island in the Solomon Islands (archipelago). It was previously the main landmass in the North Solomons, which were associated with the German Empire.

With Buka Island and several island groups, it forms the autonomous region of Bougainville. Geographically, Bougainville is the largest of the Solomon Islands, located near the northern end of …

Bougainville is very off the beaten track and far from easy to get to. It is an island with vast untapped potential for tourism with magnificently rugged, jungled terrain and amazing coral reefs offshore.

The official tourism website of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, the 'Jewel of the South Seas'. See Places to visit, Things To Do and other travel information here.

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Sep 12, 2025 · Bougainvillea is a fast-growing woody vine with profuse, colorful foliage surrounding small, pale flowers. The plant, a native to South America, needs warm temperatures and dry soil to …

Apr 4, 2024 · Prized for its tropical colors and vibrancy, bougainvillea is grown from coast to coast as a staple in all kinds of gardens. Sometimes called a "flowering machine," bougainvillea is a fast grower …

Mar 18, 2025 · Here's what you need to know about growing bougainvillea. Bougainvillea is native to Central and South America and commonly cultivated in South Florida, Arizona, South Texas and …

Jul 24, 2025 · Bougainville experienced Oceania’s bloodiest fighting since World War II. PNG threw the island deeper into poverty by maintaining a decade-long blockade, relying on US-built UH-1 Iroquois …

Geographically, the islands of Bougainville and Buka form part of the Solomon Islands archipelago, but they are politically separate from the independent country of Solomon Islands.