Information About Solomon Islands

People of Solomon Islands

the population of the Solomon Islands comprises mostly of a Melanesian concentrate. They alone make up almost 95% of the population in the Solomon Islands. The other ethnic races who reside on the islands are minorities. They are Polynesians, Micronesians, Chinese, Europeans and mixed races. As a whole the people of the islands are called 'Solomon Islanders'. However, they are very clan and tribe conscious. This has led to the break-out of rivalry. The people on the islands live a simple and traditional lifestyle. However, do not mistake the islanders for being unfriendly; because they are the friendliest people you will ever encounter any where on the planet.

Arts, Culture and Music of Solomon Islands

Art: traditional forms of art on the island comprise mainly of the use of natural materials. The chief of the artifacts are made of different types of wood - especially ebony, shell and leaves. Inlay works are a specialty of the Solomon Islands. Among them the most famous are the wood inlays and pearl shell inlay. Weaving and plaiting of baskets are also of considerable artistic and utilitarian significance. Making traditional war accessories like shields and canoes are also considered a form of art. The making of battle canoes having "Nuzu nuzu" prows is an important skill.

Culture: the Solomon Islanders are a very traditional lot who still adhere to the ethnic way of life to a great extent. There is also a strong national and clan consciousness in them. However, they live a simple life full of the old world charm that is sadly missing from the modern life in most countries.

Music: the traditional musical genres in the Solomon Islands are predominantly Melanesian. However, external influences have also contributed to form a composite musical tradition that is distinct and unique. Most music in the Solomon Islands is of the folk variety. 'Panpipe orchestras' and 'bamboo music' are two widespread types. The chief musical instruments that accompany the singing and dancing in the islands are slit-drums, panpipes, ukuleles and bamboo tubes.

Flag of Solomon Islands

the Solomon Islands flag is a simple rectangular flag that is dominated by the colors blue and green; with white and yellow also being there to a minor extent. The flag is divided into two right-angled triangles by a thin yellow stripe running from bottom left to top right. The upper triangle is blue in color while the lower one is green. The blue half of the flag has five white five-pointed stars. As a whole the five white stars on the blue backdrop represents the five important groups surrounded by the ocean. The color yellow stands for sunshine that the islands receive in abundance. Green is symbolic of the green forests that blanket the islands.

Economy of Solomon Islands

the land mass of the Solomon Islands, though tiny, is rich in naturally available resources. In fact, natural resources are the single largest sustaining source in the islands. The minerals available on the islands are gold, lead, phosphates, zinc, bauxite and nickel. The agricultural produce of the land includes important crops like palm kernels, potatoes, coconuts, fruits, cocoa beans, vegetables and rice which have high export value. The other naturally available commodities of commercial significance are fish and timber. As far as industry goes, mining and tourism are the chief ones seconded by oil-extraction form palms and copra making.

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