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More Information about Solomon Islands

With its 609,794 people Solomon Islands is the 165th largest country in the world by population. It is the 143rd largest country by area with 28,896 square kilometers. The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred on this archipelago. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime 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.

Reading about Solomon Islands

Check out the recommended reading list below for great sources of information on Solomon Islands.

• Solomon's Island: The Internet says the ancient ruins of Jerusalem's First Temple are in the South Pacific. Matthew Fishbane went to find them. (Kindle Single) Matthew Fishbane
• Solomon Islands Mysteries: Accounts of Giants and UFOs in the Solomon Islands Marius Boirayon
• Lonely Planet Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands (Country Guide) Regis St Louis
• Solomon Islands 1:900,000 Travel Map (Travel Reference Map) ITM Canada
• Solomon Islands Hema
• Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands (Country Travel Guide) Rowan Mckinnon
• Solomon Islands (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) Mark Honan
• The Solomon Islands (Travel Adventures) Thomas Booth
• Ples Blong Iumi: Solomon Islands, The Past Four Thousand Years