Solomon Islands
Capital
Honiara
Population
~720,000
Currency
Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Christianity (majority)
- Climate
- Tropical monsoon; hot and humid
Culture & History
Known for: WWII battles, diving spots, and Melanesian culture
Also famous for: over 900 islands, logging industry, and ethnic tensions
Food: Fish with taro
Brief History
British protectorate; intense WWII fighting; independence 1978; ethnic conflict 1998-2003