The Solomon Islands are the island state in the south of the Pacific, to the east of Papua New Guinea. It consists of more than 990 islands. Their total surface area is 28,450 km². The country is a member of the Commonwealth. The Solomon Islands are thought to have been inhabited for thousands of years. Solomon Islands is neighboring Australia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu by sea. The Capital; is Honiara.
Solomon Islands Area Code: +677
The Solomon Islands Currency: The Solomon Islands Dollar
Cities of Solomon Islands
Honiara, Tulagi, Taro Island, Buala, Kirakira, Auki, Tigoa, Lata, Gizo.
Economy of the Solomon Islands
The economy of the Solomon Islands is mainly based on agriculture. Kokonat is a widely produced agricultural product. Dried coconut is a great benefit to country production. Products are; cacao, rubber, timber, rice, banana, sweet potato, peanut and coulis. In cattle breeding more cattle are grown.
The main export products of the country; coconut, timber and crustaceans extracted from the sea. He mostly trades in Australia, England and Japan.
The main ports of the country are Honiara and Kieta. There is a regular sea transportation system. There's a 2100 km highway. Only 8% of this is asphalt. In addition, the air transport system to Australia, New Guinea, New Hebrides and the Fiji Islands has improved.
Export Products by Solomon Islands
Rough Tree, Processed Fish, Frozen Fish with Processed Fish, Wooden stakes and Non-fillet.
Solomon Islands's Import Products
Refined Oil, Brass, Automobile, Delivery Trucks and Flat Iron Coated.
Countries exported by Solomon Islands
China, India, Italy, Philippines and Malaysia.
Solomon Islands's Imports Countries
Australia, China, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
Nations Living in the Solomon Islands
Ethnically consists of malaysian groups and Polynesians.
Languages spoken in Solomon Islands
Official language; English. There are 67 local languages spoken among the public.