Solomon Islands
Capital: Honiara
HDI: 0.506 (156th)
Language: English
GDP (PPP): $1.725 billion
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar
Population: 523,000
Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). The country’s capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal. The country takes its name from the Solomon Islands archipelago, which is a collection of Melanesian islands that also includes the North Solomon Islands (part of Papua New Guinea), but excludes outlying islands, such as Rennell and Bellona, and the Santa Cruz Islands.
The islands have been inhabited for thousands of years. In 1568, the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña was the first European to visit them, naming them the Islas Salomón.[4] Britain defined its area of interest in the Solomon Islands archipelago in June 1893, when Captain Gibson R.N., of HMS Curacoa, declared the southern Solomon Islands as a British protectorate. During World War II, the Solomon Islands campaign (1942–1945) saw fierce fighting between the United States and the Empire of Japan, such as in the Battle of Guadalcanal.
The official name of the then British overseas territory was changed from “the British Solomon Islands Protectorate” to “Solomon Islands” in 1975. Self-government was achieved in 1976; independence was obtained two years later. Today, Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy with the Queen of Solomon Islands, currently Queen Elizabeth II, as its head of state. Manasseh Sogavare is the current prime minister.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Solomon Islands: Economy | Asian Development Bank
https://www.adb.org/countries/solomon-islands/economy
Growth forecasts for Solomon Islands in both 2016 and 2017 are revised down by 0.3 percentage points from the forecasts published in March. This largely reflects a similar downward revision to the growth estimate for 2015, to 2.9%. Fiscal expansion and private investment will continue to augment domestic demand but at a slowing pace, while declining net exports will continue to weigh on growth.
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Solomon Islands Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/solomon_islands/solomon_islands_economy.html
The bulk of the population depends on agriculture, fishing, and forestry for at least part of its livelihood. Most manufactured goods and petroleum products must be imported. The islands are rich in undeveloped mineral resources such as lead, zinc, nickel, and gold.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Solomon Islands – theguardian.com
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/nov/09/solomon-islands-climate-change
A commentary on the impact climate change is having on the business and economy of the Solomon Islands
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SOLOMON ISLANDS: NAPA PROJECT PROFILE
http://unfccc.int/files/adaptation/napas/application/pdf/solomon_islands.pdf
The NAPA process has emphasized that adverse impacts of climate change in Solomon Islands will be felt in critical human systems affecting agriculture and food security, water supply and sanitation, human settlements and human health.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Solomon Islands
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/solomon-islands/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Solomon Islands.
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Doing Business in Solomon Islands
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/solomon-islands
This World Bank site ranks the ease of doing business in the Solomon Islands with other countries of the World
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Starting a Business in Solomon Islands
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/solomon-islands/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Solomon Islands.
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Doing Business in Solomon Islands
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/solomon-islands
This World Bank site ranks the ease of doing business in the Solomon Islands with other countries of the World
Taxes
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Paying Taxes in Solomon Islands
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/solomon-islands/paying-taxes
This site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes and complying with postfiling procedures.
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Solomon Islands: Tax Summary
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2008/cr08359.pdf
A comprehensive summary of the tax code for the Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands: Tax Summary
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2008/cr08359.pdf
A comprehensive summary of the tax code for the Solomon Islands
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Paying Taxes in Solomon Islands
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/solomon-islands/paying-taxes
This site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes and complying with postfiling procedures.
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Solomon Islands Sales Tax Rate | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/solomon-islands/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Solomon Islands stands at 15 percent.
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Solomon Islands Sales Tax Rate Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/solomon-islands/sales-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Solomon Islands Sales Tax Rate is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
Visas
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Visa Information | Solomon Islands
https://www.un.int/solomonislands/solomonislands/visa-information
Citizens from countries listed on this site DO need a visa to enter the Solomon Islands
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Solomon islands Entry Requirements
http://www.commerce.gov.sb/Divisions/Immigration/Immigration_Requirements.htm
Visa information and a list of countries citizens of which can recive an entry visa on arrival in the Solomon Islands
Infrastructure
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Solomon Islands Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Solomon_Islands/Transportation-Solomon_Islands-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Solomon Islandsfrom real travelers and locals.
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Solomon Islands — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/australia-and-south-pacific/solomon-islands/transportation
Taxis are ubiquitous in the capital city of the Solomon Islands. Honiara is not an overly large urban area, but taxis are still the best way to get around.
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Telecommunications Commission – Solomon Islands
http://www.tcsi.org.sb/
Solomon Islands has a fully liberalised market for the telecommunications, where all service provision is undertaken by competing private sector companies. There are no restrictions on the number of operators, or on the kinds of services they may offer.
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Telecom News – CommsUpdate Solomon Islands
https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/lists/country/solomon-islands/
Current news items on the telecom industry in the Solomon Islands
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Solomon Islands
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/solomon-islands/labor-market-regulation
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Solomon Islands.
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LAWS OF SOLOMON ISLANDS LABOUR ACT
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/travail/docs/1300/Labour%20Act.pdf
Labour Act of the Solomon Islands
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Labor Market Regulation in Solomon Islands
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/solomon-islands/labor-market-regulation
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Solomon Islands.
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LAWS OF SOLOMON ISLANDS LABOUR ACT
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/travail/docs/1300/Labour%20Act.pdf
Labour Act of the Solomon Islands
Culture/Living
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Solomon Islands Weather and Climate
http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb/about-solomons/weather
The Solomon Islands has an equatorial climate typical of many tropical areas, meaning it is usually hot and humid all year round. The islands have an average temperature of about 27 degrees Celcius with only very small changes from season to season.
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Solomon Islands – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/solomon-islands.html
See “Safety and Security” on this US Department of State site
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Solomon Islands travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/solomon-islands/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Solomon Islands including safety and security
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Cost of Living in Honiara
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/honiara
A listing of costs in Honiara for everyday items
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Solomon Islands, All Areas – Xpatulator cost of living
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-review/Solomon-Islands-All-Areas_558.cfm
Solomon Islands is for example 22.7% more expensive than USA for groceries, 46.1% more expensive for household costs than UK, and 36.7% more expensive for transport costs than India.
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Solomon Islands – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://search.aol.com/aol/search?enabled_terms=&s_it=client97_searchbox&q=Solomon+Islands+-+business+etiquette
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in the Solomon Islands- culture, greetings, gestures, etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Solomon Islands: Tipping & Etiquette
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g294139-s606/Solomon-Islands:Tipping.And.Etiquette.html
Before you visit Solomon Islands, visitTripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
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Climate of the World: Solomon Islands
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/climate/Solomon-Islands.htm
The climate of the Solomon Islands can be described as a typical warm, tropical climate with two different seasons. Thedry seasons are between December and begin February and from June to mid September; the rainy seasons last from February to end May, and from September to end November.
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Solomon Islands Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://publicholidays.asia/solomon-islands/
Discover the complete list of Solomon Islands’ public holidays for 2016 and 2017
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Solomon Islands Demographics Profile 2016
http://www.indexmundi.com/solomon_islands/demographics_profile.html
Demographic facts and statistics on the Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Solomon-Islands/Education-System
Education on the Solomon Islands is not compulsory, despite subsidies from major Oceanic nations, and less than 60% of children enter primary school for a mandatory 6 year period.
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Solomon Islands 2016 / 2017 Holiday Calendar
http://holiday-calendar.com/solomon-islands-public-holiday-calendar/536/
Solomon Islands 2016 / 2017 Public Holidays, Bank Holidays, Government Holidays, School Holidays, Festivals
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bp.html
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
Trade
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Solomon Islands customs
https://solomon-islands.visahq.com/customs/
Solomon Islands Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at the border
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IATA – Solomon Islands Customs, Currency & Airport Tax
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/SB-Solomon-Islands-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
Information on customs regulations for individuals entering the Solomon Islands
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://cape-verde.visahq.com/customs/
A summary of import and export regulations
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WTO | Solomon Islands – Member information
WTO | Solomon Islands - Member information
This site provides key information on the Solomon Islands’ participation in the WTO. The Solomon Islands has been a member of WTO since 26 July 1996 and a member of GATT since 28 December 1994.
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Solomon Islands First Country To Sign MSG Free Trade
http://www.pireport.org/articles/2016/11/21/solomon-islands-first-country-sign-msg-free-trade-agreement
The prime minister of Solomon Islands has signed the Melanesian Free Trade Agreement making his country the first Melanesian Spearhead Group member to do so.
Housing and Rentals
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Solomon Islands Accommodation – Official Tourism Site
http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb/accommodation
There are plenty of accommodation options available in the Solomon Islands, from high-endhotels to village stays for the true Solomon Islands
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The 10 Best Hotels in Solomon Islands
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294139-Solomon_Islands-Hotels.html
Find 1,325 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 18 hotels in Solomon Islands.
Travel
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Welcome to Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau | Official
http://www.mysolomons.com.au/?utm_source=SolomonTourism&utm_campaign=SolomonTourism&utm_medium=SolomonTourism&utm_content=SolomonTourism
Explore the hidden paradise of the Solomon Islands. Step back in time, the islands remain unspoiled.
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Solomon Islands Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/solomon-islands
Expert Solomon Islands travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Solomon Islands.
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