The Solomon Islands form an archipelago in the Southwest Pacific Ocean approximately 1,200 miles northeast of Australia. The capital, Honiara, is located on the Island of Guadalcanal. Solomon Islands is a parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth. Tourism facilities are limited, particularly outside of Honiara. Read the Department of State Fact Sheet for additional information on U.S. – Solomon Islands relations.
Population: 686,884
Total Land Area: 27,990 km2
Population/km2: 24.54