Solomon Islands is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania. Its capital is Honiara, with a population of approximately 721K and a total area of 28,896 km². The official language is English and the currency is the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).
Solomon Islands covers an area of 28,896 km² with a population density of 25/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.6B ($2,219 per capita) and gained independence in 1978. It has a coastline of 5,313 km.
The Solomon Islands was the site of the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942-43 — one of the most brutal and significant campaigns of World War II. The islands now offer some of the world's best wreck diving, with dozens of WWII ships resting in clear tropical waters.
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Battlefields, memorials and museum marking one of WWII's pivotal Pacific campaigns
The world's largest saltwater lagoon — pristine coral gardens, dolphins and traditional villages
A perfect volcanic cone rising from the sea — cloud forest with rare birds and WWII history
A historic headhunting island with skull shrines — a window into traditional Melanesian culture
The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara.
The official language(s) of Solomon Islands are English.
The population of Solomon Islands is approximately 721K.
Solomon Islands uses the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).
Solomon Islands is located in Oceania, in the Oceania / Pacific region.
Solomon Islands has a GDP of $1.6B, with a GDP per capita of $2,219.
The best time to visit Solomon Islands is April–October. The climate is Tropical, dry season April–October.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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