Solomon Islands

Oceania

Group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea.

8 00 S, 159 00 E

"To Lead is to Serve"
Governor General Frank Kabui	Prime Minister Danny Philip

Capital

Honiara

Government

Constitutional monarchy and parliamentary system

Religion

Church of Melanesia 32.8%, Roman Catholic 19%, South Seas Evangelical 17%, Seventh-Day Adventist 11.2%, United Church 10.3%, Christian Fellowship Church 2.4%, other Christian 4.4%, other 2.4%, unspecified 0.3%, none 0.2%.

Population

559,198

Ethnic group

Melanesian 94.5%, Polynesian 3%, Micronesian 1.2%, other 1.1%, unspecified 0.2%.

National Language                   

Melanesian

National Day

7 July 1978 (from the UK)

Anthem 
God Save Our Solomon Islands

Currency

Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)

Attractions

Lake Te’Nggano,  Morovo Lagoon,  Rennell Island,  Skull Island,  Tenaru Falls,  World War II Memorials

Website     

Art & Cultural

The ICON

The National Parliament       The National Parliament building was a gift from the United States. The National Parliament of Solomon Islands has 50 members, elected for a four year term in 50 single-seat constituencies. It is presided by a Speaker - currently Sir Allan Kemakeza.