City: Solomon Islands
Capital
and largest city: Honiara
9°28′S 159°49′E / 9.467°S 159.817°E / -9.467; 159.817
Official languages: English
Ethnic groups (1999): 94.5% Melanesian
3.0% Polynesian
1.2% Micronesians
1.1% others
0.2% unspecified
Demonym: Solomon Islander
Government: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• Monarch: Elizabeth II
• Governor-General: Frank Kabui
• Prime Minister: Rick Houenipwela
Legislature: National Parliament
Independence• from the United Kingdom: 7 July 1978
Area• Total: 28,400 km (11,000 sq mi) (139th)
• Water (%): 3.2%
Population• 2016 estimate: 599,419 (162nd)
• Density: 18.1/km (46.9/sq mi) (200th)
GDP (PPP): 2011 estimate
• Total: $1.725 billion
• Per capita: $3,191
GDP (nominal): 2011 estimate
• Total: $840 million
• Per capita: $1,553
HDI (2015): 0.515
low · 156th
Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
Time zone: (UTC+11)
Drives on the: left
Calling code: +677
ISO 3166 code: SB
Internet TLD: .sb
Top Things to do in Solomon Islands
The 5 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands
December 11, 2021 Harland Bartelt
Coordinates: 8°S 159°E / 8°S 159°E / -8; 159
Restaurants in Solomon Islands
1. Toa Maru
Gizo, Ghizo Island Solomon Islands
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A popular dive spot, this sunken Japanese ship was wrecked in 1943.
2. St Peter the Apostle Catholic Cathedral Gizo
3. Wreck of the Ann
Yandina Solomon Islands
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4. Peter Joseph WWII Museum
Behind Soccer field to the east of central market 20- to 30-minute Walk From The Market, to The East, Munda Solomon Islands
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 734stuartb - Melbourne, Australia
Barney is a fantastic bloke who loves his WW2 history & collection. His museum is a collection of relics straight from the jungle which is just fascinating. If you like WW2, I recommend a visit to Barney & his museum to enjoy his fantastic collection and a really good chat with a really good bloke.
5. Leru Cut
Solomon Islands
