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Also Known As Islas de Solomón
Head Of Government Prime Minister: Jeremiah Manele
Capital Honiara
Population (2024 est.) 815,500
Head Of State British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: David Tiva Kapu
Form Of Government constitutional monarchy with one legislative house (National Parliament [50])
Official Language English
Official Religion none
Official Name Solomon Islands
Total Area (Sq Km) 30,407
Total Area (Sq Mi) 11,740
Monetary Unit Solomon Islands dollar (SI$)
Population Rank (2023) 166
Population Projection 2030 825,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2024) 69.5
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2024) 26.8
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2019) 27.6% • Rural: (2019) 72.4%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2019) 70 years • Female: (2019) 74.2 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2009) 84% • Female: (2009) 69%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 1,680
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 2,270

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