Largest Cities in Solomon Islands

Facts about Solomon Islands

Official languages: English
Capital: Honiara
Area: 28,450 km²
Population: 559,198 residents
Population density: 19.66 residents per km²
Currency: SBD
Internet TLD: .sb
ISO codes: SB, SLB, 90
The telephone code for Solomon- Islands is +677

he Solomon Islands (also Solomon Islands) are an island state in the southwest of the Pacific, east of New Guinea. The Solomon Islands comprise a group of islands of volcanic origin, the largest of which are Guadalcanal (highest point Mount Popomanaseu at 2,335 meters), Santa Isabel, Makira, Malaita, New Georgia and Choiseul, and an estimated 992 smaller islands and atolls.

The island of Guadalcanal became famous for the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II, in which Japanese and US troops fought fierce battles. The Battle of Guadalcanal was one of the longest and most bitter in American military history.
With their victory on Guadalcanal, the Americans were finally able to secure the sea route between Australia and America. Guadalcanal thus became an important starting point for further operations.

The Solomon Islands are one of the poorest states in Oceania. The greatest weakness of the economy is the infrastructure, which was largely destroyed by the ethnic conflicts in 1998. The economic strengths of the Solomon Islands are its large mineral deposits and agricultural resources.

An important branch of the economy is tourism, especially diving and fishing tourism. The tourists used to come because of the importance of Guadalcanal during World War II and the tranquility of the outer islands. Due to the ethnic conflicts in 1998 and warnings about entry, tourism almost came to a standstill and is only recovering with difficulty due to a lack of funds.

Biggest Cities of Solomon Islands by Population

Solomon Islands: Honiara

The capital, named Honiara, is located on the largest island in the Solomon Islands, on Guadalcanal . This is where international visitors arrive because the capital is also home to the airport. Many of the species of orchids that grow in the Solomon Islands can be seen in the capital’s botanical garden. The National Museum and Parliament are also located here.