Where are the Solomon Islands located on the world map. detailed map Solomon Islands in Russian online. Satellite map of the Solomon Islands with cities and resorts. Solomon Islands on the world map is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean and includes more than 992 islands. The capital of the islands is Honiara. Official language- English.
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Population of the Solomon Islands- 599 419 people (2016)
Capital of the Solomon Islands- Honiara
Telephone code of the Solomon Islands - 677
Solomon Islands internet domains-.sb
Used language in the Solomon Islands- English language
Almost all the islands that make up the archipelago are of volcanic origin. On Solomon Islands X there are also several active volcanoes. For example, the Bagan and Balbi volcanoes. The highest point above sea level is 2743 meters. Most of the islands are occupied by evergreen forests. In the driest regions - savannahs, and off the coast - mangrove forests.
Climate on the islands it is very humid with subequatorial climatic zone over most of the territory. The weather is characterized by a large number of sunny days and high annual temperatures. On average, the air warms up to +26...+29 C. The seasons are divided into important and dry. During the rainy season, up to 7500 mm of precipitation can fall on the islands.
Solomon islands famous for their traditions, culture and exotic nature. One of the most interesting places states - Beticama, a church school complex, where various workshops for the manufacture of pottery, metal and wood carvings are open and operate, as well as a museum with exhibits from the Second World War.
From natural attractions one of the most beautiful is considered a 60-meter-high waterfall, located near the village of Tenaru. Also attract and fascinate are the two-sided Mataniko waterfalls, which can be seen if you drive 10 km from the capital. In general, each of the islands of the archipelago is a storehouse of unique, interesting and beautiful places.
Tourism on the islands is quite well developed. The main and most visited resort beach holiday- the capital of Honiara with a large number of hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops.
What to see in the Solomon Islands:
Mataniko and Tenaru Falls, Honiara City, Aola Bay Harbor, Rennell and Bellona Provinces, Santa Cruz Island, Guadalcanal, Honiara, Malaita Island, Gizo Island, Plum Pudding Island, Rennell Island.
Solomon islands.
The name of the country is associated with the legend of the country of Ophir, where the treasures of King Solomon are hidden.
Capital of the Solomon Islands. Honiara.
Solomon Islands area. 29000 km2.
Population of the Solomon Islands. 480 thousand people
Location of the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands - a state in the western part, east of Novaya, located in the southeastern part of the islands of the same name.
Administrative divisions of the Solomon Islands. The state is divided into 7 provinces and 1 city.
Solomon Islands form of government. .
Head of State of the Solomon Islands. The Queen, represented by the Governor General.
Supreme Legislature of the Solomon Islands. Unicameral National Parliament.
Supreme executive body of the Solomon Islands. Government.
Major cities in the Solomon Islands. In addition to the capital major cities No.
State language of the Solomon Islands. English.
Religion in the Solomon Islands. 34% - Anglicans, 24% - Evangelicals, 19% -.
Ethnic composition of the Solomon Islands. 93% - Melanesians, 4% -, 1.5% -, 0.8% -, 0.3% - Chinese.
Currency of the Solomon Islands. Solomon Islands dollar = 100 cents.
Solomon Islands. , very hot and humid. The temperature is practically unchanged throughout the year - + 24-27 ° C, precipitation is over 2300 mm per year. From April to November it is relatively dry and cool, due to the southeast trade winds blowing at this time. hot and wet season lasts from January to April, when the northwest monsoons dominate. during this season is usually 90%.
Flora of the Solomon Islands. Most of the islands are covered with evergreens. Palm trees and ficuses grow here. In the driest places are located, mangroves predominate along the banks.
Fauna of the Solomon Islands. Animal world Solomon Islands is represented by rats, bats, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, giant frogs; birds - wild pigeons, parrots, etc. Large butterflies live in the forests.
and lakes of the Solomon Islands. There are no permanent rivers and lakes.
Attractions Solomon Islands. In Honiara - the parliament building, National Museum And Cultural Center, botanical gardens, nearby Water Pump Village ("Water Pump Village") and colorful, vibrant Chinatown.
Helpful information for tourists
The archipelago is almost unaffected by tourism, few people visit this poor country, but they are attracted to the Solomon Islands by the genuine naturalness of everything that happens to be seen or visited. There is practically nothing artificial or created specifically to please tourists. Those travelers looking for extraordinary natural natural conditions, will not be disappointed by any part of this small country- the islands have a well-deserved reputation, perhaps best place in the world, as if by nature intended for scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing. Tipping is not accepted, but in case of good service, you can leave the staff 5% of the bill or an additional 1-2 dollars.
Black and red (the color of blood) colors are taboo on Laulasi and Bu-su, and visitors should take this into account when choosing clothes and jewelry for the trip.
Village life in the Solomon Islands is still surrounded by so many taboos. It is impossible to explain the meaning of all of them, but when visiting settlements one should be careful and limit one's curiosity as much as possible. The term "taboo" means "sacred" ("holy") as well as "forbidden", so it's worth keeping in mind. Property rights are very important here - a tree, fruit or flower by the roadside most likely belongs to someone. For many islanders, income depends on what they grow, so the locals can expect a decent compensation if you pick a fruit that was intended for sale. Clothing (or lack of it) among the islanders may vary, but travelers must be fully dressed. In many areas, it is considered "taboo" for a woman to stand above a man, and even more so a man, even a foreigner, should not deliberately take a place below a woman. It is also forbidden to swim under a canoe in which there are women - it will probably have to be destroyed later, and for many islanders canoes are the only means of obtaining food. As in all cultures of the world, taboos play the role of moral prescriptions or codes and are designed to protect the community, so it is not customary to punish the uninitiated, which includes foreigners. Nevertheless, compliance with local customs is desirable.
Small Pacific island nation Solomon islands(Solomon Islands), often called solomon islands, is located in Melanesia, about 1500 km northeast of Australia. Population - 523,000 people (2009).
The country occupies a significant part of the Solomon Islands archipelago of the same name, consisting of 992 islands (part of the islands of this archipelago belongs to Papua New Guinea), as well as some islands of other island groups, including Santa Cruz, located 400 kilometers east of archipelago.
From the south, the shores of the islands are washed by the Solomon and Coral Seas, from the north by the Pacific Ocean. From the west they border on Papau - New Guinea, from the southeast - from Vanuatu.
That is, the state of the Solomon Islands should not be confused with the archipelago of the Solomon Islands, the numerous islands of which are divided between two independent states - the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.
The distance between the westernmost and the most eastern island The state of the Solomon Islands is about 1,500 kilometers.
The total area of the country is 28400 km². Capital, main port and largest locality- city (Guadalcanal island).
A significant part of the Solomon Islands is covered with evergreen forests and is predominantly of volcanic origin, including those with active volcanoes. The highest point is the Popomanaceu peak (2335 meters), located on the island of Guadalcanal.
The country is located in a seismically dangerous region, strong earthquakes are not uncommon. During the period from 2011 to 2014, several powerful earthquakes occurred here at once.
Administrative division
Administratively-territorially Solomon Islands are divided into 9 separate provinces. And the capital city of Honiara, although located on the island of Guadalcanal, is considered a special tenth administrative unit, the so-called Capital Territory.
1. Central Province (Central)
2. Province of Choiseul
3.
4. Province of Isabel
5. Makira-Ulawa Province
6. Province of Malaita (Malaita)
7. Province of Rennell and Bellona
8. Temotu Province
9. Province Western Province(Western)
Climate in the Solomon Islands
The climate in this island country is subequatorial and humid ( all year round). average temperature air - from +26 to +28 °C. Although there are no distinct seasons in the region, the northwest equatorial monsoon brings a little more rain than usual from November to April, and sometimes storms occur during this period.
The best time to visit is during the summer months.
Population
The population of the Solomon Islands is 0.523 million people (2009). The average life expectancy for women is 76 years, for men - 71 years. Nearly 94.5% of the population is Melanesian, 3% Polynesian, and about 1.2% Micronesian.
The official language in the Solomon Islands is English, however, only 1-2% of the population speaks it, and an English-based Creole, Pidgin of the Solomon Islands, is used as the language of general communication.
Almost 97% of the country's inhabitants are Christians (Catholics, Anglicans, Evangelicals and other Christians).
The currency of this island nation is the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD). One SBD is equal to 100 cents.
It was put into circulation only in 1977, before that the Australian dollar was the national currency. By the way, it is now accepted in many hotels in resorts.
Safety
The situation with it is better than that of its neighbors in Papua New Guinea, but still the level of crime in the Solomon Islands is high. Traveling after dark is dangerous, especially on weekdays. Tourists are one of the main targets of local robbers, so we advise you to always be on the lookout, and do not carry large sums of money with you and do not flaunt your jewelry.
It is also worth noting that ethnic tensions are high in the country between the inhabitants of the largest islands of Guadalcanal and Malaita (Malaitans), as well as between the indigenous inhabitants of all the Solomon Islands and the Chinese, the latter are periodically “chased” here.
Malaria is the biggest health problem in the Solomon Islands. Travelers must take antimalarial tablets before, during and after their stay here.
Saltwater crocodiles, also known as saltwater crocodiles, are fairly common on many of the country's islands. By the way, according to statistics, this is one of the most dangerous and aggressive large reptiles for humans. Every year, dozens of cases of their attacks on people are recorded on the islands. More people die from them than from shark attacks.
Last changes: 03/06/2014History of the Solomon Islands
According to archaeologists, the first settlers appeared on the Solomon Islands around 30,000 BC. e and they communicated in the Papuan languages. By the 40th century B.C. Aborigines who spoke Austronesian languages reached here, and between the 12th and 8th centuries BC, the ancestors of the Polynesians arrived here.
The first European to set foot on the land of the Solomon Islands is the Spanish navigator A. Mendaña de Neira, who discovered them in 1568. He discovered gold from local aborigines who, by the way, practice cannibalism, which is why he decided to call these islands the Solomons, thus meaning the “Golden Land of Solomon”.
Over the next two centuries, Europeans did not get here anymore, and only in 1767 did the British appear here, as if re-discovering them.
Since the 1840s, European missionaries have frequented the Solomon Islands, trying to gain a foothold there, but they were not lucky here, the natives exterminated a significant part of the foreigners. Two decades later, merchants frequented the islands, and in 1893 Britain declared them a colony. At the beginning of the 20th century, British entrepreneurs were engaged in the cultivation of coconuts, and the newly appeared missionaries actively converted the natives to Christianity.
During World War II, the islands were occupied by the Japanese, and more than once became the site of bloody battles between the Japanese invaders and the countries of the Anti-Hitler coalition, which ended by 1945 with the victory of the latter.
And finally, in 1978, they became an independent state from Great Britain.
In 1998, inter-tribal tensions sharply increased on the islands, resulting in a full-fledged civil war with armed clashes. In 2003, to restore order, at the request of the Prime Minister of the country, help from neighboring countries, including from Australia and New Zealand. They helped local policemen restore order and disarm tribal militants.
In 2006, after the election of the prime minister, which was won by Snyder Rini, new unrest broke out in the country. Their cause was corruption in the highest echelons of power. In particular, the prime minister was charged with accepting bribes from Chinese businessmen to buy the votes of members of parliament. All this resulted in mass pogroms in the capital, Chinatown was destroyed, and China had to evacuate its citizens from the country by plane. In the end, with the help of additional forces of the military and police, life in the country stabilized, a new prime minister was elected.
On April 2, 2007, the Solomon Islands experienced a strong 8 magnitude earthquake followed by a large tsunami - 10 meter waves destroyed about 900 houses and claimed the lives of fifty people.
The last one, with the same magnitude of 8.0 shocks, was recorded here on February 6, 2013. By the way, it provoked a tsunami with a wave height of up to 2 meters.
Last changes: 03/06/2014How to get there
There is no direct flight between Russia and the Solomon Islands. Usually Russian tourists, get here by plane via Australia, Fiji, Vanuatu or Papua New Guinea. This pleasure is not cheap, after all, it is very far away, it would seem that Australia is far from Russia, and this country is even further away ~ 1500 km ...
The only one international Airport in the Solomon Islands is located in the same place and where the capital of the country Honiara - on large island Guadalcanal, and is called Honiara International Airport.
They fly here:
– Nadi (Nadi, Fiji), Port Moresby (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea)
– Port Vila (Port Vila, Vanuatu)
– Nadi (Nadi, Fiji), Port Vila (Port Vila, Vanuatu)
– Brisbane (Australia)
– carries out international flights to Brisbane, Australia, as well as to Nadi and Port Vila, plus many domestic flights to 25 regional airports in the Solomon Islands. It is the only airline in the country with domestic flights.
You can also visit the Solomon Islands during a cruise on some cruise ship, they come here from time to time, although in this case the time spent here will be limited, and given that the islands are scattered over a vast territory, in this case you won’t get to know the country closely.
Last changes: 03/06/2014SOLOMON ISLANDS
Geographical position. Solomon Islands - a state located on 30 islands and many atolls in the south Pacific Ocean, east of New Guinea. The state includes almost the entire group of the Solomon Islands, with the exception of the islands of Bougainville and Buka. The largest of them are Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Santa Isabel, Malaita, San Cristobal and Vella Lavella, as well as the Santa Cruz Islands.
Square. The territory of the Solomon Islands occupies 27,556 sq. km.
main cities, Administrative division. The capital of the Solomon Islands is Honiara (39 thousand people). Administrative-territorial division of the country: 7 provinces.
Political system
The Solomon Islands are part of the Commonwealth. The head of state is the Queen of Great Britain, represented by the Governor General. The head of government is the prime minister. The legislature is the National Parliament.
Relief. The Solomon Islands are of volcanic origin. Active volcanoes: Balbi, Bagana. highest point country - Mount Popomanso (2331 m) is located on the island of Guadalcanal.
Geological structure and minerals. The bowels of the country contain reserves of gold, lead, zinc, nickel, phosphorites
Climate. The climate of the Solomon Islands is subequatorial, very humid. Average monthly temperatures from +26°С to +28°С. Precipitation falls from 2,500 to 7,500 mm per year. From May to October, the southeast trade wind prevails, from December to March, the northwest equatorial monsoon.
Soils and vegetation. Most of the islands are covered with evergreen forests (palms, ficuses), savannahs are located in the driest places, mangroves predominate along the banks.
Animal world. The fauna of the Solomon Islands is represented by rats, mice, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, giant frogs.
Population and language
The population of the Solomon Islands is about 441 thousand people, the average population density is about 16 people per 1 sq. km. km. Ethnic groups: Melanesians-93%, Polynesians - 4%, Micronesians - 1.5%, Europeans - 0.8%, Chinese - 0.3%. Languages: English (official), pidgin (local dialect based on in English), about 80 local dialects.
Religion
Anglicans - 34%, evangelicals - 24%, Catholics - 19%, pagans.
Brief historical outline
The first European to visit the islands and give them a name was the Spanish navigator Alvaro de Mendaña de Neira in 1568. Northern part The archipelago was discovered in 1768 by Louis Antoine de Bougainville. In 1885, the islands came under the control of Germany, but in 1893, almost the entire archipelago, with the exception of Bougainville and Buka, was transferred to Great Britain. After the First World War, Australia received a mandate to administer the islands of Bougainville and Buka, while the southern part remained a protectorate of Britain. The Solomon Islands gained independence on July 7, 1978.
Brief economic essay
The basis of the economy is agriculture. The main agricultural crop is the coconut palm; cocoa, bananas, spices, and rice are also cultivated. Fishing. Lumbering. Export of fish, timber, copra, cocoa beans, palm oil.
The monetary unit is the Solomon Islands dollar.
The climate on the islands is predominantly humid, with an average annual air temperature of 26-27 degrees Celsius. There are many in the Solomon Islands active volcanoes, which have long become the end point of many tourist routes.
In the 18th and even the 19th century, the indigenous people of the Solomon Islands became "famous" for the murders of European missionaries and the first colonists. True, the modern state of the Republic of the Solomon Islands no longer poses a danger to Europeans and tourists from other countries. Here, in the Southwest Pacific Ocean, travelers come for the exotic, excellent conditions for diving and an overview of natural attractions.
The largest and at the same time the “capital” island of the state is Guadacanal, where the capital of the country, the city of Honiara, is located. There are several large volcanoes on this island: Popomanaso, Mount Gallego, Makarakomburu, Kaichui, Tatuwe. Moreover, all these volcanoes are quite high, over 2 thousand meters above sea level. Despite the mountainous terrain and the presence of active volcanoes, it is on this island that more than 1/3 of the entire population of the Solomon Islands lives. The capital of the state is quite small town with a population of just over 50,000 people. According to seasoned tourists, there is almost nothing to see in Honiara except for the noisy and colorful bazaars. However, there is an excellent beach not far from the capital, and avid anglers can have an interesting time casting their fishing rods right from the shore. The unique waterfalls of the island can delight all lovers of wildlife.
In the central part of the Solomon Islands there are places of remarkable beauty: the islands of Anuha, Savo and Florida. The shores of Anukh Island are almost continuous beach strip covered with white coral chips. The same can be seen on the island of Florida, as well as visit the headquarters of the former colonial British administration. For experienced divers, Savo Island is of undoubted interest. It has practically no tourism infrastructure (in the usual meaning of this expression for Europeans), but scuba diving in the area of the sunken warships of the Second World War can turn into a real adventure.
The eastern region of the country is of great interest to avid travelers who love the exotic. Firstly, some islands in the eastern part of the state are artificial. They were created by local residents by backfilling coastal waters with rubble from corals. Over 10,000 Solomon Islanders live in these artificial islands. Secondly, it is in this part of the country that the cult of shark worship is widespread. According to the ancient beliefs of the Melanesians, the souls of ancestors inhabit the bodies of sharks.
The western part of the Solomon Islands is the most developed part of the country in terms of tourism and recreation infrastructure. Some picturesque coral beaches western islands included in the list of objects world heritage UNESCO. Several modern hotels have been built on the islands of Wangunu, New Georgia and Gizo, which are quite worthy in terms of service.
Exotic lovers should definitely visit the Solomon Islands, get acquainted with the life and way of life of the islanders, who were once irreconcilable enemies of the first white settlers.
