Solomon Islands: flag, capital and facts
Solomon Islands is a country in Oceania (Australia & Oceania). Its capital is Honiara. Population — 819,198. Area — 28,896 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Solomon Islands
Blue and green with a diagonal and five stars.
The capital of Solomon Islands — Honiara
Honiara is the capital of Solomon Islands. Honiara means 'place of the east wind'.
Facts about Solomon Islands
- Capital
- Honiara
- Continent
- Australia & Oceania
- Region
- Oceania
- Population
- 819,198
- Area
- 28,896 km²
- Currency
- SBD ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -8°, 159°
How to remember the name
The nameSolomon Islands — named after King Solomon.
Did you know?
The islands were named after King Solomon by sailors hoping to find gold.
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