Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands is an island country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania, to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu.

Solomon Islands is one of the eighteen British Commonwealth Realms and thus a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also a member of the United Nations and the Asia-Pacific Treaty Organisation.

History

 * 1978: passing of the Commonwealth Realms Act in Solomon Islands.

Military

 * Royal Solomon Islands Defence Force

Society and culture

 * Transportation in Solomon Islands