The Solomon Islands are situated in the Pacific Ocean, right above Australia, and span across 29,000 km² (11,200 sq. mi.). The country operates under a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Solomon Islands
Capitol: 
Honiara
Population: 
575,000
Languages: 
English
Geographic Region: 
Oceania
Melanesia
Geographic Size (km sq): 
28,896
Year of UN Membership: 
1978
Year of Present State Formation: 
1978
Current UN Representative: 
Colin Beck
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Solomon Islands
BBC Country Profile: Solomon Islands
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Solomon Islands
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Solomon Islands
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Solomon Islands
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Solomon Islands
National Geographic Country Profile: Solomon Islands
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Solomon Islands
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$1.205 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$3,568 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
4.00 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.49
Economic Grouping: 
Developing Country
Least Developed Country
Small Island Developing State
History
Heritage Online Database: Solomon Islands
BBC Timeline: Solomon Islands
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Group of 77 (G-77)
Asian Group
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
ACP: African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States
ADB: Asian Development Bank
AOSIS: Alliance of Small Island States
Commonwealth of Nations (British)
EITI: Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
IOC: International Olympic Committee
PIF: Pacific Islands Forum
Sparteca: South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement
SPC: Secretariat of the Pacific Communities
WFTU: World Federation of Trade Unions
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ICSID: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
IDA: International Development Association
IFAD: International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFC: International Finance Corporation
ILO: International Labor Organization
IMF: International Monetary Fund
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
MIGA: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WBG: World Bank Group
WHO: World Health Organization
WMO: World Meteorological Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Solomon Islands Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Solomon Islands Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Solomon Islands Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Solomon Islands Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
UN Development Policy and Analysis Division (DESA) least developed country profiles: Solomon Islands
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) least developed country profiles: Solomon Islands
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) least developed country profiles: Solomon Islands
UNData Country Profile: Solomon Islands
WHO: Solomon Islands
UNICEF: Solomon Islands
United Nations Division on Sustainable Development: Solomon Islands
UNWomen: Solomon Islands, Markets for Change
UN-REDD: Solomon Islands, Profile overview
UN Office of the High Representative for small island developing states (UN-OHRLLS) country profiles: Solomon Islands
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Solomon Islands
The Guardian World News Stories: Solomon Islands
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Solomon Islands
The Economist Topics Index: Solomon Islands
World News Report: Solomon Islands
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Solomon Islands
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Solomon Islands
Government Sources
Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet of the Solomon Islands
Parliament of the Solomon Islands
Department of Commerce–Solomon Islands
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of Solomon Islands to the United Nations
800 Second Avenue, Suite 400L
New York, NY 10017
(212) 599-6192/6193
(212) 661-8925
simun@foreignaffairs-solomons.org

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