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Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands is a country in Melanesia, covering about 28,896 km² (11,157 sq mi). Its capital is Honiara. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Honiara
Continent
Oceania
Region
Melanesia
Area
28,896 km²
Language
English
Currency
Solomon Islands dollar
Calling code
+677
Internet domain
.sb
World map with the Solomon Islands highlighted in green and circled
Where the Solomon Islands is on the world map.

Does the Solomon Islands count as a country?

Yes. The Solomon Islands is a member of the United Nations, so it's one of the 195 countries Tripfolio counts toward your "% of the world".

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