Solomon Islands

Flag Description Divided diagonally by a thin yellow stripe from the lower hoist-side corner; the upper triangle (hoist side) is blue with five white five-pointed stars arranged in an x pattern; the lower triangle is green. Currency Solomon Islands dollar. Astronomy Today's date is May 16, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, group of islands in the south pacific ocean, east of papua new guinea. Climate Tropical monsoon; few extremes of temperature and weather. Terrain Mostly rugged mountains with some low coral atolls. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Makarakomburu 2,447 m.

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Solomon Islands

This is a map of Solomon Islands. The map illustrates the location of Honiara and its proximity to Gizo, Yandina, Aola, and the Coral Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Pap New Guinea / Vanuatu

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