Solomon Islands, Island nation in Oceania
The Solomon Islands consist of six major islands and numerous smaller ones across 28,400 square kilometers in the South Pacific Ocean.
The Solomon Islands gained independence from British rule in 1978, following decades of colonial administration that began in the late 19th century.
The population speaks English as the official language, while maintaining 120 distinct indigenous languages across different island communities.
Honiara, located on Guadalcanal Island, functions as both the capital city and primary economic center with a population of 84,000 inhabitants.
The surrounding waters contain more than 1,000 species of reef fish and numerous marine mammals, establishing critical biodiversity in the Pacific region.
Inception: 1978
Capital city: Honiara
Part of: Melanesia
Shares border with: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Australia, France
Address: Solomon Islands
Website: https://solomons.gov.sb
GPS coordinates: -9.73543,162.82885
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:33
The Solomon Islands in the South Pacific preserve numerous traces of World War II. In Honiara, the National Museum and Vilu War Museum document the Guadalcanal Campaign through collections of artillery pieces, aircraft wrecks, and military equipment. Offshore, sunken warships and planes have become dive sites. The archipelago includes active volcanoes such as Mount Balbi on Bougainville and Tinakula. The Marovo Lagoon ranks among the world's largest saltwater lagoons. Waterfalls include Mataniko Falls near Honiara and Tenaru Falls. The Central Market in Honiara offers local produce, fish, and handicrafts from various provinces across the archipelago.
East Rennell
348.6 km
Lawson Tama Stadium
315.4 km
Kukum Field
311.2 km
Guadalcanal American Memorial
316.9 km
Kolombangara
663.1 km
Nalongo and Nupani
320 km
Nusatupe
680.9 km
Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, Honiara
315.2 km
Holy Cross Cathedral, Honiara
316.3 km
Solomon Islands National Museum
317.3 km
Aabu
270.3 km
Te Nggano
348.6 km
Solomon Scout and Coastwatcher Memorial
317 km
Honiara Central Market
316.5 km
Vilu War Museum
336.4 km
Solomon Peace Memorial Park
314.2 km
WWII Museum
629.2 km
Mbonege Beach Shipwreck
327.1 km
Marovo Lagoon
541.3 km
Tenaru Falls
310.4 km
Edsons Ridge Monument
307 kmReviews
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