Situated in Melanesia, Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 (officially Solomon Islands) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 819,198 and a total area of 28,896 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Solomon Islands through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Honiara, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Solomon Islands located?
Solomon Islands lies in Melanesia, in the Oceania region of the world. Measuring roughly 28,896 square kilometres, it ranks 144th in the world by total area.
Solomon Islands has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
Honiara serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Solomon Islands has to offer.
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Who lives in Solomon Islands?
Solomon Islands is home to approximately 819,198 residents — the 166th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Solomon Islanders.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Solomon Islands rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Solomon Islands is +677. Websites from the country typically use the .sb internet domain.
If Solomon Islands came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Honiara) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Fun facts about Solomon Islands
- Solomon Islands's flag emoji is 🇸🇧 — its two-letter country code is SB and its three-letter code is SLB.
- Solomon Islands covers 28,896 km², ranking 144th in the world by area.
- With about 819,198 people, Solomon Islands holds the 166th spot in the world population ranking.
- Solomon Islands is a member state of the United Nations.
- Solomon Islands is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Solomon Islands — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Solomon Islands?
- The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara.
- What is the population of Solomon Islands?
- Solomon Islands has a population of approximately 819,198 people, ranking 166th in the world.
- Where is Solomon Islands located?
- Solomon Islands is located in Melanesia, part of the Oceania region.
- What language is spoken in Solomon Islands?
- The main language spoken in Solomon Islands is English.
- What currency is used in Solomon Islands?
- Solomon Islands uses the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD).
