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Solomon Islands travel guide

Solomon Islands travel guide

WWII history, wreck diving and lagoons with almost no tourists.

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  • CapitalHoniara
  • CurrencySolomon Islands dollar (SBD)
  • LanguagesEnglish, Pijin
  • Main hubHoniara (HIR)
  • EntryVisitor permit on arrival for many nationalities
  • Drives onLeft

The Solomons are for travellers who want the Pacific without crowds. Guadalcanal's WWII battlefields, the dive sites around Gizo and Munda in the Western Province, and the Marovo Lagoon's eco-lodges are the main draws.

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