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Solomon Islands
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Stretching for 1,200 miles and located northeast of
Australia, the Solomon Islands consist of 10 large volcanic islands and four smaller
island groups. They are covered with lush, green mountains, beautiful isolated beaches,
and the ocean temperature is among the hottest in the world at 85 F. The Solomon Islands
offers great diving, as there are many World War II planes and shipwrecks to see
underwater. Its traditional culture and primitive tribes are a draw for seasoned travelers
wanting to get off the beaten path. It has a tropical, sunny climate. The best time to
travel to the Solomon Islands is from April to November. The country is a parliamentary
democracy within the British Commonwealth. Melanesian pidgin is widely spoken and there
are 120 indigenous languages. English is spoken by some of the population.
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