Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
People: Solomon Islander
Solomon Islands is located in Melanesia and has a population of around 750,325. Its capital city is Honiara, and the most widely spoken official language is English. As an island nation, Solomon Islands has no land borders.
By the numbers, Solomon Islands is the 163rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to under 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 139th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 26 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Solomon Islands — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Honiara |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Melanesia |
| Population | 750,325 |
| Area | 28,896 km² |
| Currency | Solomon Islands dollar (SBD) $ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +677 |
| Internet TLD | .sb |
| Timezone | UTC+11:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | SB / SLB |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Solomon Islands
What is the capital and currency of Solomon Islands?
The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara and the currency is the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD), symbol $.
What is the capital of Solomon Islands?
The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara.
What currency does Solomon Islands use?
Solomon Islands uses the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
The official language of Solomon Islands is English.
What is the dialling code for Solomon Islands?
The international dialling code for Solomon Islands is +677.
What side of the road does Solomon Islands drive on?
Solomon Islands drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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