Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands is a Pacific nation prioritizing marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, renewable-energy infrastructure, and eco-tourism growth.
Solomon Islands is a Country located in the Melanesia sub-region of the Oceania continent.
Easy learning about Solomon Islands
The capital city of Solomon Islands is Honiara.
Word: Guadalcanal
Meaning: WWII battlefield
Basic Information
Capital City: Honiara
Population: 800,005 (UN)
Area: 28,450 km² / 17,678 sq mi
People are called: Solomon Islanders
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
- Central
- Choiseul
- Guadalcanal
- Honiara*
- Isabel
- Makira and Ulawa
- Malaita
- Rennell and Bellona
- Temotu
- Western
Geography
Latitude: 8° 00' S
Longitude: 159° 00' E
Geographical Subregion: Melanesia
Continental Region: Oceania
Climate
tropical monsoon; few temperature and weather extremes
Human Development
HDI Rank: 156 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.584
Mean Years of Schooling: 5,9
Expected Years of Schooling: 11,3
Life Expectancy at Birth: 70,5 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Protestant Church of Melanesia, South Sea Evangelical, Seventh Day Adventist, United Church, Christian Fellowship Church
Second Most Predominant: Catholic
Technical Information
TLD: .sb
Calling Code: +677
MapGeo Name: Solomon Islands
MapGeo Code: SB