Solomon Islands

Languages:

Solomon Islands is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 700,000 people. English is the official language of the country and is widely spoken, especially in government and business settings. However, there are over 70 indigenous languages spoken in the country, including Pijin, which is a Creole language that serves as a lingua franca.

Religion:

Christianity is the dominant religion in Solomon Islands, with the majority of the population identifying as Christian. Anglicanism is the largest Christian denomination in the country, with approximately 35% of the population belonging to the Church. Roman Catholicism and various Protestant churches, including the United Church in Solomon Islands and the Seventh-day Adventist Church, account for approximately 19% and 17% of the population, respectively.

Ethnic Groups:

Melanesian 95.3%, Polynesian 3.1%, Micronesian 1.2%, other 0.3% (2009 est.)