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Solomon Islands — silhouette, capital and facts
The Solomon Islands is in Oceania and its capital is Honiara. With about 740 thousand people and 28,896 km², it ranks 139th in area and 162nd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of the Solomon Islands, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Honiara
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- about 740 thousand
- Area
- 28,896 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar
- Flag colors
- blue, green, yellow, white
Borders
The Solomon Islands shares a land border with 1 country: Papua New Guinea.
Fun facts about the Solomon Islands
- The archipelago has nearly a thousand islands in the South Pacific, and the capital, Honiara, is on Guadalcanal.
- Guadalcanal was the site of a major World War II battle in the Pacific, in 1942 and 1943.
- Besides official English and the lingua franca Pijin, the country has dozens of local languages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Solomon Islands?
The capital of the Solomon Islands is Honiara.
Which continent is the Solomon Islands in?
The Solomon Islands is in Oceania.
Which countries border the Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands shares a land border with 1 country: Papua New Guinea.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of the Solomon Islands?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. The Solomon Islands is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about the Solomon Islands?
The archipelago has nearly a thousand islands in the South Pacific, and the capital, Honiara, is on Guadalcanal. Guadalcanal was the site of a major World War II battle in the Pacific, in 1942 and 1943. Besides official English and the lingua franca Pijin, the country has dozens of local languages.
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