Solomon Islands - Country Code 677
IDD Code: 00
Country Code: 677
ISO: SB
ISO3: SLB
Helpful Information About Solomon Islands
Time
Monday, December 23, 2024
Capital: Honiara
Time Zone
UTC+11:00
Time Difference
Honiara, Solomon Islands is ()
Daylight Savings Time
Solomon Islands does not follow DST
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City Calling Codes
| City | Calling Code |
|---|---|
| Auki | +677-40 |
| Buala | +677-35 |
| Honiara | +677-2 |
| Kirakira | +677-50 |
| Lata | +677-53 |
| Noro | +677-61 |
About Solomon Islands Country NameSolomon Islands
ContinentOceania
Lat/Long-9.64571000, 160.15619400
BackgroundThe UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the bitterest fighting of World War II occurred on this archipelago. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, endemic crime, and a narrow economic base have undermined stability and civil society. In June 2003, then Prime Minister Sir Allan KEMAKEZA sought the assistance of Australia in reestablishing law and order; the following month, an Australian-led multinational force arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has generally been effective in restoring law and order and rebuilding government institutions.
Population635,027 (July 2016 est.)
LanguagesMelanesian pidgin (in much of the country is lingua franca), English (official but spoken by only 1%-2% of the population), 120 indigenous languages
ReligionsProtestant 73.4% (Church of Melanesia 31.9%, South Sea Evangelical 17.1%, Seventh Day Adventist 11.7%, United Church 10.1%, Christian Fellowship Church 2.5%), Roman Catholic 19.6%, other Christian 2.9%, other 4%, none 0.03%, unspecified 0.1% (2009 est.)
Ethnic GroupsMelanesian 95.3%, Polynesian 3.1%, Micronesian 1.2%, other 0.3% (2009 est.)
Economy
EconomyThe bulk of the population depends on agriculture, fishing, and forestry for at least part of its livelihood. Most manufactured goods and petroleum products must be imported. The islands are rich in undeveloped mineral resources such as lead, zinc, nickel, and gold. Prior to the arrival of The Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), severe ethnic violence, the closure of key businesses, and an empty government treasury culminated in economic collapse. RAMSI's efforts to restore law and order and economic stability have led to modest growth as the economy rebuilds.
GDP$1.218 billion (2016 est.)
CurrencyDollar
Communications
Internet TLD.sb
Internet Users62,000
Land Lines7,438
Mobile Phones425,000
Broadcast MediaSolomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) is the sole TV broadcaster with 1 station; multi-channel pay-TV is available; SIBC operates 2 national radio stations and 2 provincial stations; 2 local commercial radio stations; Radio Australia is available via satellite feed (2009)