Geography
Solomon Islands is in Melanesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -8, 159; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Honiara
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Melanesia
- Population
- 750.3 thousand
- Area
- 28,896 km²
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
- Official language
- English
- Calling code
- +677
- Internet TLD
- .sb
- Time zone
- UTC+11:00
Solomon Islands map preview: -8.00, 159.00
People and Culture
Solomon Islands uses English in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Solomon Islands varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Solomon Islands is recorded with the official name Solomon Islands. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Honiara
- Melanesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Honiara
- Time zone data: UTC+11:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Solomon Islands is grouped under Oceania.
- Solomon Islands has a listed area of 28,896 km².
- Solomon Islands is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Solomon Islands
What is the capital of Solomon Islands?
The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara.
What continent is Solomon Islands in?
Solomon Islands is in Oceania.
What currency does Solomon Islands use?
Solomon Islands uses the Solomon Islands dollar.
What language is spoken in Solomon Islands?
English is listed for Solomon Islands in this database.