World Region Information --- Solomon Islands Information
We are researching the area information of the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia, Oceania. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to the Solomon Islands.
A country of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands, it lies east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu. The capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal.
About 237km2
about 650,000 people
95% Melanesian, 3% Polynesian
English
97% Christian
There are various cultural spheres depending on the islands, languages, topography, etc.
- Kennedy Island
- Guadalcanal Memorial
- Tenaru Falls
- Vilu War Museum
- Solomon Peace Memorial Park(Japanese War Memorial)
- Solomon Islands National Museum
Primary education is not compulsory.
- Solomon Islands National University
1893 Britain declares southern Solomon Islands a protectorate
1899 Germany cedes northern Solomon Islands to Great Britain
1942 Occupied by Japan during World War II. Guadalcanal and its surroundings are the scene of fierce fighting.
1943 Japanese forces withdraw. Occupied by U.S. forces
1950 U.S. forces withdraw. British rule is restored
1976 Self-government established
1978 Independence achieved within the Commonwealth of Nations
1998 The Isatub Freedom Movement, which represents the indigenous people of Guadalcanal, tries to expel the Malaitans from the island. Maraitan Eagle Force formed. armed conflict
2000 Coup attempt by Malaita camp. A peace treaty between rival militias. Deployment of unarmed peacekeepers from Australia and New Zealand
2001 Rebel leader of the Isatable Freedom Movement is assassinated. Sir Alan Kemakeza of the People's Alliance is elected Prime Minister
2002 Economic and social problems worsen and lawlessness increases. Government minister shot dead. Cyclone damage
2003 Under growing anarchy, Prime Minister Kemakeza seeks military aid from Australia and New Zealand. An Australian-led peacekeeping force is deployed. Rebel leaders surrender to Australian forces
2006 Manasesogavarre elected prime minister. Riots in the capital
2007 Damage caused by strong earthquake and tsunami. Prime Minister Sogavare resigns
2009 National disaster declared due to heavy rains and floods on Guadalcanal
2010 Landslide and tsunami damage from the Solomon Islands earthquake
2013 Damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami
2014 Damage caused by heavy rains and flash floods. Sogavare elected prime minister
2016 European Union signs Visa Waiver Agreement
2017 Australia-led regional peacekeeping force withdrawal. Prime Minister Sogavare is exiled
It is a constitutional monarchy country. The head of state is the King of the Solomon Islands (the same person as the King of the United Kingdom). The parliament is unicameral.
- National Parliament of Solomon Islands
$2,357
Positioned as a developing country, over 75% of the labor force is engaged in subsistence agriculture and fishing.
Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Cook Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Nauru, Niue, Vanuatu, Palau, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
