Solomon Islands is a Pacific nation prioritizing marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, renewable-energy infrastructure, and eco-tourism growth.
Solomon Islands
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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, capital city of Solomon Islands.
Word: Guadalcanal
Meaning: WWII battlefield
Basic Information
Capital City: Honiara, capital city of Solomon Islands
Population: 838,645 (UN)
Area: 28,450 km² / 17,678 sq mi
People are called: Solomon Islanders
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
9 provinces and 1 city*
- 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
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Illegal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: N/A
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: 14 Years
Physical Punishment: No
Technical Information
TLD: .sb
Calling Code: +677
MapGeo Name: Solomon Islands
MapGeo Code: SB