Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy which gained its independence from the UK in 1978. The country consists of nearly one thousand islands of which 147 are inhabited. The largest community in the Solomons, the capital Honiara, is situated on the island of Guadalcanal in the Coral Sea. The population is made up of descendants of Oceana's three main cultural group, Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia, making it a true melting pot of Pacific cultures. It is in fact one of the major drawcards for travelers that many of the population live a subsistence lifestyle that has barely changed for centuries, providing a very authentic experience. If you want to dive the Pacific islands the Solomons are also a magnet for many divers who come to explore the coral reefs, underwater volcanoes and hundreds of World War II shipwrecks.
The Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy which gained its independence from the UK in 1978. The country consists of nearly one thousand islands of which 147 are inhabited. The largest community in the Solomons, the capital Honiara, is situated on the island of Guadalcanal in the Coral Sea. The population is made up of descendants of Oceana's three main cultural group, Melanesia, Polynesia and Micronesia, making it a true melting pot of Pacific cultures. It is in fact one of the major drawcards for travelers that many of the population live a subsistence lifestyle that has barely changed for centuries, providing a very authentic experience. If you want to dive the Pacific islands the Solomons are also a magnet for many divers who come to explore the coral reefs, underwater volcanoes and hundreds of World War II shipwrecks.
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