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The Solomon Islands is a nation in Melanesia, east of Papua New Guinea, consisting of nearly one thousand islands. Together they cover a land mass of 28,400 square kilometers (10,965 square miles). The capital is Honiara, located on the island of Guadalcanal. The Solomon Islands are believed to have been inhabited by Melanesian people for thousands of years. The United Kingdom established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred in the Solomon Islands campaign of 1942-45, including the Battle of Guadalcanal. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. The country remains a Commonwealth Realm. Since 1998 ethnic violence, government misconduct and crime have undermined stability and civil society. In June 2003 an Australian-led multinational force, the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI), arrived to restore peace and disarm ethnic militias. The North Solomon Islands are divided between the independent Solomon Islands and Bougainville Province in Papua New Guinea.
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Country:
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Solomon Islands |
Alternative Name:
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None |
Date Became
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September 19, 1978 |
Date of Independence:
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July 7, 1978 (from UK) |
UN Mission Website:
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http://www.un.org/ |
Government Website:
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http://www.commerce.gov.sb/ |
UN Mission E-mail:
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simny@solomons.com |
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Solomon Islands Maps and Flags
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Solomon Islands
Color Flag (Cutout Size)
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Color flag for mounting on a dowel or straw. Flags are approximately 3" x 5" when cut out. Letter size document.
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Solomon Islands
Color Flag (Letter Size)
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This flag is suitable for applications where a letter size, full-color flag is required. Printed flag measures approximately 8" x 10". Can be enlarged to almost any size on large format printers. Includes small illustration of where country is located on the globe (orthographic perspective format).
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Solomon Islands
Color Flag (Tabloid Size)
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This flag is suitable for applications where a tabloid size, full-color flag is required. Printed flag measures approximately 10" x 15". Can be enlarged to almost any size on large format printers.
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Solomon Islands
Color Map (Orthographic Perspective Letter Size)
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This map is suitable for applications where a letter size, full-color orthographic perspective (globe) map showing Afghanistan's location is required. Printed map measures 8" wide. Can be enlarged on wide format printers without losing resolution.
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Solomon Islands
Outline Flag (Cutout Size)
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Color your own flag for your favorite country! Letter size outline flag for mounting on a dowel or straw. Flags are approximately 3" x 5" when cut out. Letter size document.
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Solomon Islands
Outline Flag (Letter Size)
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This flag is suitable for applications where a letter size, outline flag is required. Students can color their own versions. Printed flag measures approximately 8" x 10". Size can vary. Can be enlarged to almost any size on large format printers. Includes small illustration of where country is located on the globe (orthographic perspective format).
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Solomon Islands
Microsoft PowerPoint
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This Microsoft PowerPoint file includes full color maps and flags. Contents can be immediately used in onscreen presentations, or cut and pasted into other PowerPoint documents.
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Solomon Islands Microsoft Word
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This Microsoft Word file includes full color maps and flags and can be scaled to print on large format printers, or cut and pasted into other Word documents.
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Solomon Islands
Zip Archive
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