The Solomon Islands is a state in Oceania, consisting of more than 900 islands, located in the southwest Pacific Ocean and located east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu.
The capital is the city of Honiara, which is located on the largest island of Guadalcanal.
The form of government is a constitutional monarchy with parliamentary government.
The climate in the Solomon Islands is tropical, with high humidity and frequent rainfall.
The population is about 700,000 people.
The official language is English. The local population also speaks many Melanesian languages.
The economy of the Solomon Islands is based on agriculture and fishing (about 75% of the population is employed in the industries), as well as logging and tourism, which could be a very promising industry, given the nature and climate, but is currently not developed due to lack of infrastructure and transport difficulties.
The standard of living in the country remains low and income inequality exists. Many people do not have access to clean drinking water and sanitation. Even not all schools have drinking water.
Medical services in the whole country are of poor quality. There is a shortage of medical equipment and qualified personnel. Many hospitals use outdated equipment. Although the main hospital tries to meet international standards. In rural areas, often medical care is provided by local nurses with a basic level of qualification.
The level of education on the islands is below average. Primary education is not compulsory and only 60% of children have access to it. The general literacy of the population is about 84%.
Security and rights of citizens. The country has one of the worst rates of gender-based violence in the world, with more than 64% of adult women reporting domestic violence by their partner. Homosexual relationships are prohibited, and same-sex sexual activity can result in up to 14 years in prison.
Citizenship of the Solomon Islands can be obtained through naturalization after a certain period of residence and the fulfillment of conditions.
There are many different attractions in the Solomon Islands, most of which are connected with the sea. In particular, these are two sunken ships near Bonega beach, diving near the city of Gizo, where divers can enjoy a huge number of different fish that live on the reef, as well as on the remains of sunken equipment during the Second World War.
