Solomon Islands
Latest News:
- NZ sailors to join US-led humanitarian mission in Pacific
- UNICEF Situation Report Solomon Islands – External 19 July...
- After the tsunami, education and recreation for Solomon Isla...
- Tsunami recovery package for Solomon Islands
- General Assembly establishes Department of Field Support as ...
- Crisis Watch No. 47 - 1 Jul 2007
- ADB approves emergency assistance project in tsunami affecte...
- UNICEF External Situation Report Solomon Islands – 24 Jun 2007
- Solomon Islands: Tsunami and Earthquake Appeal No. MDRSB001 ...
- Solomon Islands: Tsunami and Earthquake Appeal No. MDRSB001,...
People
- Population: 412902
- Population Growth: 3.35%
- Infant Mortality: 25.8 per 1000 live births (similar to North Korea, Colombia)
Context
- Area: 28450 km2
- Government: parliamentary democracy
- Religions: Protestant (5%), Seventh-Day Adventist (10%), United (11%), Baptist (17%), Roman Catholic (19%), Anglican (34%)
- Ethnic Groups: Chinese (0%), European (1%), Micronesian (2%), Polynesian (4%), Melanesian (93%)
- Borders:
Economy
- GDP per capita: 585$US (similar to Laos, Yemen, Brunei, Norfolk Island)
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