Solomon Islands
Oceania · Melanesia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Sir Peter Kenilorea
leader
He was the first prime minister of the independent Solomon Islands.
Local Delicacy
Poi
This dish features taro or root crops and reflects staple island ingredients.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Marovo Lagoon
One of the world's largest saltwater lagoons, it is famed for coral reefs and island scenery.
Agriculture & Produce
Coconut is one of the Solomon Islands’ most important smallholder and export crops, especially for copra.
Coconut is also the country’s most ubiquitous fruit, found widely across inhabited islands.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Panpipes are among the Solomon Islands’ most iconic traditional instruments and are widely associated with the nation.
The slit drum is important in ceremonial, signaling, and community musical practices across the islands.
The ukulele is widely played in island string-band and popular community music.
The guitar is central to contemporary Solomon Islands popular music and village ensemble playing.
The conch shell is traditionally used for signaling and in certain ceremonial sound practices.