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       SOLOMON ISLANDS
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The Solomon Islands lie in an
area between 5 degree and 12
degree south of the Equator to
the east of Papua New Guinea,
in the Pacific Ocean. The
nation consists of six large
mountainous islands covered
with forests and innumerable
smaller ones. The climate is
hot and wet, and typhoons are
frequent. The main food crops
grown are coconuts, cassava,
sweet potatoes, yams, taros
and bananas. The forests are
worked commercially, and a
fishing industry is
developing.

Area (Sq. Km.): 27,557

Population: 314,000

Capital: Honiara

Language:
English

Religion:
Anglican 34%
Evangelical 24%
Roman Catholic 19%

Government Type:
Parliamentary democracy within
the Commonwealth of Nations.

Currency: Dollar

Honorary Consulate:
17 Springfield Road,
London,
SW19 7AL.
0171-946-5552

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129