Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

Capital: Honiara
Population: 466,000
Languages: 120 different languages, Melanesian pidgin
Religions: Anglican, Seventh-Day Adventist, Roman Catholic
Government: Independent Parlimentary State (in Commonwealth)
Currency: Solomon Island dollar
Exports: fish (tuna), copra, timber
Area: 28,370 sq. km.
Features: The high point is Mt. Balbi at 8,502ft on Bougainville Island. [NS] [VH] {UA} {EB}