Kolombangara Island (English spelling)

Japanese: コロンバンガラ[島](英語表記)Kolombangara Island
Kolombangara Island (English spelling)
A volcanic island in the southwest Pacific Ocean, in the western part of the Solomon Islands. The local name is Nduke. The majority of the inhabitants are of Melanesian descent, and the population was approximately 2,300 (1970). Blessed with forest resources, development has been underway since 1967. During this time, stepped stone terraces were discovered, but it is unclear whether these were used for intensive taro cultivation or as a fortress during inter-tribal wars. [Akimichi Tomoya]

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
西南太平洋,ソロモン諸島の西部地区にある火山島。現地名はドゥクNduke。住民の大半はメラネシア系人種で,人口は約2300(1970)。森林資源に恵まれ,1967年以降,開発が進められている。その際,石を積んだ階段状テラスが発見されたが,これがタロイモの集約的栽培に使われたものなのか,部族間戦争時における要塞であったのかは,不明である。【秋道 智弥】

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