Solomon Islands

Introduction to Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands is a nation in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea and is part of the Commonwealth of Nations. It consists of more than 990 islands, which together cover a land mass of 28,000 square kilometres.

Cultural notes about Solomon Islands

In the traditional culture of the Solomon Islands, age-old customs are handed down from one generation to the next, allegedly from the ancestral spirits themselves, to form the cultural values to Solomon Islands.

Official Canadian government advisories for travelling to, in and around Solomon Islands

In July 2003, Pacific Island Forum countries, including Australia and New Zealand, began deploying peacekeeping forces under a Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) to help restore law and order. Although the security situation has improved, the possibility of further unrest remains. Canadians in the Solomon Islands should maintain a high level of personal security awareness. They should also monitor local developments, avoid large crowds and demonstrations, and register and remain in close contact with the Australian High Commission in Honiara (see below). Major law and order problems have been experienced, particularly in Honiara and Auki and in the rural areas of Guadalcanal and Malaita provinces. Travellers should contact the Australian High Commission for updated security information prior to any travel to these or other provinces.