🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Basic Information
Capital
Honiara
Region
Oceania
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Melanesia
Population
828,857
Area
28,896 km²
Currencies
Solomon Islands dollar ($)
Languages
English, Solomon Islands Pijin
About country
The Solomon Islands are an archipelagic nation located in Melanesia, northeast of Australia. The islands have a long history of human settlement, dating back as far as 30,000 BC, with significant influence from the Lapita people. European contact began in 1568 with the arrival of Álvaro de Mendaña, marking the start of colonial influence. Today, the Solomon Islands operate under a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, maintaining ties to the Commonwealth. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with challenges related to infrastructure and development.
Political Information
System of Government
Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
SBISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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