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Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands
Capital
Honiara
Population
721K
Area
28,896 km²
Language
English

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).

📊 Quick Facts about Solomon Islands

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Population
721K
total residents
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Total Area
28,896 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
25/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$1.6B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$2,219
per person
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Currency
Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
legal tender
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Language(s)
English
official
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Coastline
5,313 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+11
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1978
established
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Local Time in Honiara

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.

Did You Know?

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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✈️ Travel Information for Solomon Islands

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Best Time to Visit
April–October
Tropical, dry season April–October
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Solomon Islands on the Map

Street-level photo from Honiara
📍 Honiara · 1/1
via Mapillary

Google Street View not available here. Showing community photos via Mapillary (CC BY-SA).

🏆 Solomon Islands World Rankings

1st
WWII
Guadalcanal, one of the most significant WWII Pacific battles
1st
Wreck Diving
Among the world's top wreck diving destinations, dozens of WWII wrecks
1st
Languages
Over 70 languages spoken across the archipelago
1st
Coral
Part of the Coral Triangle, world's highest marine biodiversity

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Solomon Islands

What is the capital of Solomon Islands?

The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara.

What continent is Solomon Islands in?

Solomon Islands is located in Oceania, in the Oceania / Pacific region.

What currency does Solomon Islands use?

Solomon Islands uses the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD). The international calling code is +677.

What is the GDP of Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands has a GDP of $1.6B, with a GDP per capita of $2,219.

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