Quick Facts

Capital: Honiara
Land:28000 sq km - 105 islands
EEZ: 1.6 million sq km
Population: 446,000 (approx. for 2000)
Languages: English, Pijin, Local Languages
Currency: Solomons Islands Dollar
Economy: Agriculture, fisheries and forestry


Background Information
The Solomon Islands became fully independent in 1978. Recently, the central Government embarked on a program of decentralisation and to date nine provincial Governments have been established.

The Solomon Island's Government welcomes and encourages investors whose development proposals are compatible with its national aims and objectives in respect of the environment and social structure. In addition, the Government has developed a list of desired investment areas for potential investors.


Contacts for further information

Department of Commerce, Employment and Tourism
Attn: The Foreign Investment Board
PO Box G26
Honiara
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Tel: (677) 23015
Fax: (677) 21651

For up to date information on Solomon Islands, please visit the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website link.