The flag of Solomon Islands features a thin yellow diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. Above and beneath this band are a blue and green triangle respectively. Five white five-pointed stars arranged in an X shape are situated on the hoist side of the upper blue triangle.

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

People: Solomon Islander

🏛️CapitalHoniara
💰CurrencySolomon Islands dollar ($)
🗣️LanguageEnglish
📞Dialling Code+677
🌍RegionMelanesia
👥Population750,325

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.

Solomon Islands — key facts at a glance

Official NameSolomon Islands
Capital CityHoniara
ContinentOceania
RegionMelanesia
Population750,325
Area28,896 km²
CurrencySolomon Islands dollar (SBD) $
Official LanguageEnglish
Dialling Code+677
Internet TLD.sb
TimezoneUTC+11:00
Drives on theLeft side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeSB / SLB
BordersIsland nation / no land borders

Travelling to Solomon Islands?

Driving side: Left
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +677 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Solomon Islands

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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