Most Interesting Facts about the Solomon Islands
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VIVA – The Solomon Islands is an island nation located in the Southern Pacific Ocean. It is known, the Solomon Islands are east of Papua New Guinea. Solomon Island is famous for its beautiful and exotic beaches.
The coastline of the islands totals 5,313 kilometers (3,300 miles in length. There are many amazing beaches surrounded by crystal clear water and coral reefs.
As information, the human history of the Solomon Islands begins with the first Papuan settlement at least 30,000 years ago in New Guinea. For now, the Solomon Islands often contra about Papua New Guinea, then asks United Nations to investigate because the this island assumes that there are human rights violations in West Papua.
Here are other interesting facts about the Solomon Islands:
1. No Positive Corona Cases
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The Covid-19 virus has forced many countries to go into lockdown and face a prolonged pandemic. So far, Indonesia has implemented health protocol rules to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
This is different from the 0 positive cases of the coronavirus in the Solomon Islands. As quoted by Al Jazeera, the Solomon Islands was a country without a positive case of corona before July 1, 2020.
2. No Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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There are no such things as breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. The diet of an average islander living in rural areas involves yams, taros, seashells, fish, greens, and snails. Since the meals are not divided and identified as “breakfast”, “lunch” or “dinner”, people simply eat what they have at the times when they are hungry.
3. Solomon Islands Has a High Accident Rate
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Foreign tourists are warned to be careful when boarding ships at Honiara Harbor. Some reports say armed criminals stole valuables. This warning is issued directly by the Solomon government so that tourists can prevent accidents.
About 50 people die every year from saltwater crocodiles in the sea. It is recommended that tourists be guided by a guide when entering the water. In the small town of Honiara, dogs are out of control and roam unsupervised. Visitors should be careful.
4. Have Many Languages
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The island's official language is English. However, only 1-2% of the population speak the language fluently, because the Solomon Islands has 74 regional languages. Of these, four are classified as extinct, while the other 70 contain mixed influences, such as English and the languages of neighboring countries.
5. Get to Know the Local Ethics
Visitors don't need to make many adjustments when visiting this island. However, trekking across desert trails or beaches near Honiara can come at an unexpected cost.
In terms of dress, women are advised to dress modestly, not violate customs, and respect the local culture. Homosexuality is prohibited here, and offenders can enter jail.
