Solomon Islands
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Honiara
- Population: approx. 740,000
- Languages: English (official), Pijin
- Area: 28,896 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+11 (SBT)
- Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
- Flag colors: Blue, yellow, green, white
- National Day: July 7 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: God Save Our Solomon Islands
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation in the Pacific Ocean)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Honiara
- Gizo
- Auki
- Noro
- Taro Island
- Buala
- Tulagi
- Kirakira
- Lata
- Munda
- Ringgi
- Yandina
- Tigoa
- Kukum
- Tenaru
Top 15 Attractions
- Marovo Lagoon
- Guadalcanal & Ironbottom Sound
- Kennedy Island
- Mataniko & Tenaru Waterfalls
- Gizo & Turtle Island
- Rennell Island & Lake Tegano
- Uepi Island
- Bonegi Beach WWII Wreck Diving
- Langa Langa Lagoon (Artificial Shell Islands)
- Kolombangara Volcano
- Tulagi Island (Historic Capital)
- Munda & Skull Island
- Solomon Islands National Museum
- Tetepare Island Conservation Reserve
- Savo Volcanic Island
Climate and Nature
The Solomon Islands features a humid tropical climate with high temperatures and year-round rainfall. The country encompasses nearly 1,000 islands characterized by dense rainforests, active volcanoes, rich marine life, and expansive coral reefs.
Culture and Gastronomy
Melanesian traditions shape daily life, celebrated through intricate wood carvings, traditional shell money, and island customs. Local gastronomy relies heavily on fresh ocean catches, taro, sweet potatoes, cassava, coconut, and tropical fruits.
Economy
The economy depends heavily on agriculture, forestry, and commercial fishing. Key export products include timber, palm oil, tuna, and copra, alongside expanding scuba diving and eco-tourism sectors.
Did you know?
- Marovo Lagoon is the world's largest double-barrier saltwater lagoon, dotted with hundreds of small coral islets?
- Kennedy Island was named after U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who swam ashore here after his PT-109 boat was sunk in WWII?
- Lake Tegano on Rennell Island is the largest freshwater lake in the Insular Pacific and a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- Tetepare is the largest uninhabited tropical island in the Southern Hemisphere, preserved entirely by local conservation efforts?
- The seafloor between Guadalcanal and Florida Islands is named 'Ironbottom Sound' due to dozens of sunken WWII warships and aircraft?
Live footage: Discover Solomon Islands via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Solomon Islands and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Solomon Islands: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Solomon Islands: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Solomon Islands in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
