| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | SBISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | SLBISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | HoniaraGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | OceaniaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | Solomon IslandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | No authoritative open source found |
| Local name | Solomon IslandsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | Spanish explorer Alvaro de MENDANA named the isles in 1568 after the wealthy biblical King SOLOMON in the mistaken belief that the islands contained great richesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 7 July 1978 (from the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 7 July (1978)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Jeremiah MANELE (Governor Gen.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | SBDISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Solomon Islands DollarISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 10ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names |
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| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | Not applicable to this country |
| National anthem | title: "God Save the King"; lyrics/music: unknown; history: in use since 1745CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | blue, yellow, green, whiteCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of the Solomon Islands; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 7 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
Spanish explorer Alvaro de MENDANA named the isles in 1568 after the wealthy biblical King SOLOMON in the mistaken belief that the islands contained great riches
description: divided diagonally by a yellow stripe from the lower-left corner; the upper triangle (left side) is blue with five five-pointed white stars in an "X" pattern; the lower triangle is green meaning: blue stands for the ocean, green for the land, and yellow for sunshine; the five stars stand for the main island groups
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
