Solomon Islands

Area: 28 450 km²

Population: 566 842 (2007)

Population density: 19.9 pers./km²

Capital: Honiara

Government type: Constitutional monarchy

Official language: English

Ethnic groups: Melanesian 94.5%, Polynesian 3%, Micronesian 1.2%, other 1.1%

Religion: Protestant 45.3%, Anglican 32.8%, Roman Catholic 19%, other 2.9%

Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)

Time zone: UTC+11

Administrative divisions: Solomon Islands are divided into 9 provinces and the town of Honaira

Highest point: Mount Makarakomburu 2 447 m

Largest cities: Honiara, Gizo, Auki, Noro, Buala

Calling code: +677