Solomon Islands
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Capital
Honiara
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Local time
16:24
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Population
651 198
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+677
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Currency
$ SBD (dollar)
Solomon Islands
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Capital
Honiara
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Local time
16:24
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Population
651 198
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Driving side
Left
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Calling code
+677
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Currency
$ SBD (dollar)
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Petrol price
€ 1.17 pl
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Precipitation
3 028mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
28 450 km2
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Protected Area
2%
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Forest Area
78%
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Agricultural area
3%
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Annual air passengers
373 467
Population
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Ethnicity
Melanesian - 94 %
Polynesian - 3 %
Micronesian - 1 %
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Religion
Church of Melanesia - 33 %
Roman Catholic - 19 %
Seventh-Day Adventist - 11 %
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Languages
Melanesian pidgin
English
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Alcohol consumption
1.6 l/person
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Diabetes
16.4%
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Malaria
67%
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Tuberculosis
89 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
fish, mining, timber
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Agriculture
cocoa, coconuts, palm kernels, rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, cattle, pigs
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Natural Resources
fish, forests, gold, bauxite, phosphates, lead, zinc, nickel
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Natural Resources
fish, forests, gold, bauxite, phosphates, lead, zinc, nickel
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Renewable Energy
63%
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CO2 Emissions
202kt
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Ease of Business
116 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
12
What not to do when visiting Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Don’t ignore the wildlife and always be cautions - fresh and saltwater crocodiles have been seen offshore at beaches near Honiara.
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Solomon Islands Don’t ever disrespect elders or women. When one is talking to a woman who is not a relative, one is expected to look away as a sign of respect.
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Solomon Islands Don't violate the community rules and protocols. Often when strangers make mistakes, they are gently reminded of community protocols.
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Did you know?
The Solomon Islands are home to the world’s largest saltwater lagoon.
Solomon Islands Don’t expect girls to show signs of friendliness to strangers, or even boyfriends when they are with their brothers or relatives. Boys are mutually required to do the same as a sign of respect to their sisters and relatives. Doing otherwise is a sign of moral weakness.
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Solomon Islands Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Solomon Islands Don’t export military artefacts from World war II without special permission.
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Solomon Islands Don't be surprised to hear many different languages and dialects - approximately 65 distinct languages are spoken.
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Solomon Islands Don’t forget the rainy season usually runs between November and May.
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