Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Six Major Islands and Over 900 Smaller Islets
An independent Melanesian state southeast of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands includes provinces like Western and Guadalcanal. Known for WWII wrecks near Gizo and Munda, its dry season runs from June to September with cooler, drier weather.
Fast facts
- Country
- Solomon Islands
- Region
- Guadalcanal Province
- Population
- Approx. 700,000
- Currency
- Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
- Known for
- WWII battle sites, coral reefs, traditional canoe carving, tropical rainforests
The Solomon Islands is a country of over 900 islands spread across the southwest Pacific Ocean.
It is divided into nine provinces plus the capital territory of Honiara on Guadalcanal.
Tourism centers on Western Province’s dive sites around Gizo and the New Georgia Islands, where WWII shipwrecks punctuate coral reefs. Honiara International Airport connects the islands with Brisbane, Nadi, and Port Moresby. Independence Day on 7 July marks the nation’s 1978 break from the United Kingdom.
WWII Wreck Diving
Western Province offers diveable WWII wrecks around Gizo and Munda, illustrating the Pacific conflict’s tangible legacy beneath coral reefs.
Active Volcanoes
Volcanoes like Kavachi submarine volcano point to the islands’ position on the Pacific Plate within the seismically active Ring of Fire.
Best Travel Season
The dry months from June to September have lower rainfall and cooler temperatures, making them the most reliable for visits.
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