Solomon Islands / Kingdom of Tonga / Puleʻanga Fakatuʻi ʻo Tonga – Let’s explore here
Solomon Islands consists of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands. It is about the the size of Belgium, and the population is around 708,000 people. The capital and largest city is Honiara, which is located situated on the northwestern coast of Guadalcanal. The islands have been settled since at least some time between 30,000 and 28,800 BC.
The highest mountain in the Solomon Islands is Mount Popomanaseu, a volcanic mountain located on Guadalcanal, at 7,661 ft (2,335m) above sea level.
What currency do they use in Solomon Islands?
In Solomon Islands they use the Solomon Islands Dollar. The use of credit / debit cards is not widespread, you should take cash in more remote areas. Traveller’s cheques are only accepted in very touristy areas. There are only ATMs available in the main towns.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Solomon Islands?
They speak English and Pidgin in Solomon Islands.
What time zone is Solomon Islands in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Solomon Islands?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Solomon Islands?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Solomon Islands yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog.
Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Solomon Islands?
No, wild camping is illegal in Solomon Islands.
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