Solomon Islands
- Region
- Oceania
- Area
- 28,896 km²
- Capital
- Honiara
- ISO
- SB
What the flag means
Blue stands for water and the sea, green for the fertile land, and the yellow stripe for sunshine. The five stars are said to stand for the country’s five districts at the time of independence.
Fun facts
- FlagThe Solomon Islands’ flag is divided into blue and green by a yellow diagonal stripe, with 5 white stars lined up at the upper left.
- GeographyRennell Island in the Solomon Islands is the world’s largest raised coral atoll, and its eastern part is a World Heritage Site.
- CultureThe name “Solomon Islands” was given by a 16th-century Spanish explorer, inspired by the legend of King Solomon’s treasure.
- CultureOn Malaita in the Solomon Islands, “shell money,” made of shells strung on cord, is still used in traditional ceremonies.
Neighboring countries
No land borders (island country)