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Solomon Islands

Map of Solomon Islands

Key facts

  • Joined Commonwealth:1978
  • Capital:Honiara
  • Population:496,000 (2007)
  • GDP p c growth:-2.4% p.a. 1990–2005
  • Official language:English
  • Time:GMT plus 11hr
  • Currency:Solomon Islands dollar (SI$)