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Flag of Solomon Islands
SB · Oceania

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands is a sovereign country in Melanesia; coastlines, ports, and air links shape many of its outside connections. Honiara is the capital; key languages include English; the listed currency is Solomon Islands dollar (SBD); population is about 838.6K.

Capital
Honiara
Currency
Solomon Islands dollar (SBD)
Languages
English
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Flag of Vanuatu
VU · Oceania

Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a sovereign country in Melanesia; coastlines, ports, and air links shape many of its outside connections. Port Vila is the capital; key languages include Bislama, English, and French; the listed currency is Vanuatu vatu (VUV); population is about 335.2K.

Capital
Port Vila
Currency
Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
Languages
Bislama, English, French
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Population

Solomon Islands858.3K
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Vanuatu342.6K
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

Solomon Islands$1.7B
2025 · current USD
Vanuatu$1.4B
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

Solomon Islands$2.1K
2025 · current USD
Vanuatu$4K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

Solomon Islands3.6%
2025 annual growth
Vanuatu3.1%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Solomon Islands71.0 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Vanuatu72.0 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Solomon Islands28,896 km²
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Vanuatu12,189 km²
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Median age

Solomon Islands20.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Vanuatu20.3 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

Solomon Islands31.3%
World Bank · 2025
Vanuatu22.3%
World Bank · 2025

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Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
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Solomon Islands leads this comparison with 858.3K people.

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Solomon Islands essentials

Subregion
Melanesia
Time zones
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Driving side
Left
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  • Honiara is the capital city.
  • Solomon Islands covers 28,896 km².
  • Solomon Islands has no land borders; sea and air links shape outside connections.
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Vanuatu essentials

Subregion
Melanesia
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
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  • Port Vila is the capital city.
  • Vanuatu covers 12,189 km².
  • Vanuatu has no land borders; sea and air links shape outside connections.