Solomon
Islands
Cole Medlin
Social Factors
The Solomon Islands are full of rich culture and lifestyle. The Main language in the Solomon Islands is English. The main religion is Christianity, but more specifically the Anglican church of Melanesia. There are many indigenous tribes in the Solomon Islands such as Melanesian, Polynesian, and Micronesian.
"Hello"
This is how they greet each other in the Solomon Islands
Political Factors
King Charles II
The Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy, meaning that the head of government does not have full control of the decision making of legislature. Three of their leaders are seen below.
David Vunagi
Manasseh Sogavare
King Charles II, Head of State and King of the Solomon Islands, David Vunagi, Governor general of the Solomon Islands, and Manasseh Sogavare, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands.
Environmental Factors
The Solomon islands are known for their beautiful natural landscape and plentiful plant life. They have a large supply of Timber, which they are a large supplier of.
Above is a deserted boat from the early 2000's, a popular tourist destination.
Economic Factors
The Solomon Islands economy is built off largely on farming (Chohan). It has an average GDP of $3,200, compared to the United States, which has an average of $63,543.58. It's not surprising that the Solomon Islands ranks as a lesser developed country.
Trade is big in the Solomon Islands
Demographic Factors
The Islands have a large mixture of different peoples and cultures, as said by Solomon Airlines, "Solomon Islanders share a diverse history and cultural background. The population is mostly of Melanesian descent but is also made up of Polynesians, Micronesians, Chinese and Europeans. There are approximately 550,000 people living in the Solomons and about 70,000 live in the capital – Honiara. Here you’ll find a mix of modern technology and ancient traditions side by side. Most Islanders still live in rural villages with a traditional lifestyle far removed from the modern way of life. English is the official language of the Solomon Islands but there are 63 local languages. Most locals speak Pijin or Pidgin English as their common language.
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Citations
Cohan, Usman. The Case for a Legislative Budget Office in Solomon Islands. devpolicy.org/case-legislative-budget-office-solomon-islands-20170717. Accessed 20 Sept. 2022.