Key facts
The Solomon Islands is a country located in Melanesia. The country has no land neighbors.
English is an official language in The Solomon Islands. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to The Solomon Islands.
The national currency in The Solomon Islands is Solomon Islands dollar (SBD). The dollar (SI$) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Solomon Islander
Banknotes
SI$5SI$10SI$20SI$50SI$100
Solomon Islander
Coins
102050SI$1SI$2
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in The Solomon Islands.13.94 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in The Solomon Islands. Type I is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Solomon Islands?
There are no Mariott hotels in The Solomon Islands.
There are no Hilton hotels in The Solomon Islands.
There are no IHG hotels in The Solomon Islands.
There are no Best Western hotels in The Solomon Islands.
There are no Radisson hotels in The Solomon Islands.
There are no Accor hotels in The Solomon Islands.
What fast food chains are present in Solomon Islands?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in The Solomon Islands.
The KFC chain does not operate in The Solomon Islands.
The Burger King chain does not operate in The Solomon Islands.
The Subway chain does not operate in The Solomon Islands.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in The Solomon Islands.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in The Solomon Islands.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Honiara?
Weather data for Honiara (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in The Solomon Islands.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Theft Occurrence Rate 174.00 thefts per 100,000 people in 2008.The global average is 544.
Road Traffic Casualties 16.50 deaths per 100,000 people in 2019.The global average is 16.74.
Travel Advisory Level (U.S. DoS) No data available.
Emergency phones in Solomon Islands
Sources
- Travel Advice for The Solomon Islands (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)