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	Calculator for Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Currency Exchange Rate Conversion
		Enter the amount to be converted in the box to the left of the currency and press the "convert" button.
		The Solomon Islands Dollar is divided into 100 cents.
		For example, US Dollars are rounded to the penny and New Zealand Dollars are rounded to the nearest five cents.
	coinmill.com /SBD_calculator.html (322 words)

	Radio Australia - News In Depth - Country Profiles - Solomon Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Solomon Islands is slowly recovering from a breakdown in law and order following years of ethnic and social tensions on the island of Guadalcanal between the local population and immigrants from the neighbouring island of Malaita.
		Solomon Islands, in particular the island of Guadalcanal, became the scene of some of the most violent battles of World War II after it was invaded by the Japanese in 1941.
		Unrest and lawlessness on the island of Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands between 1998 and 2003 caused extensive damage to the country's economy and it is struggling to recover.
	origin.abc.net.au /ra/news/countries/SOLOMONISLANDS.htm (913 words)

	Encyclopedia: Solomon Islands dollar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Solomon Islands Dollar was introduced in 1975 to replace the Australian Dollar after independence.
		Australian one-hundred dollar note The Australian dollar, AUD or A$, is the official currency of the Commonwealth of Australia, including the Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Heard Island and McDonald Islands and Norfolk Island, as well as the independent Pacific island states of Kiribati, Nauru and...
		The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste or East Timor is a nation in Southeast Asia, consisting of the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno, an exclave of East Timor situated on the western side of the island, surrounded by...
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Solomon-Islands-dollar (1193 words)

	Charting the Pacific - Places
		Solomon Islands, one of the four Melanesian independent states of the Pacific, is a country where tradition and custom still play an important role.
		Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy with the English monarch as Head of State.
		The Solomon islands economic situation is catastrophic due to the ethnic conflict on the island of Guadalcanal: the economy has contracted by an estimated 25% in 2001 and the exports revenue have fallen by 60% since 1997.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/pacific/places/country/solomon_islands.htm (942 words)

	Solomon Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Solomon Islands is a parliamentary democracy, and a Commonwealth Realm, with a unicameral Parliament and a ministerial system of government.
		Queen Elizabeth II is recognised as Queen of the Solomon Islands, and is represented by a governor general, chosen by the Parliament for a 5-year term.
		The national flag of Solomon Islands is divided diagonally by a thin yellow stripe from the lower hoist-side corner representing the sun; the upper triangle (hoist side) is blue representing the blue sky with five white five-pointed stars in an X pattern; the lower triangle is green representing the greeny patch of lands.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Solomon-Islands.htm (902 words)

	Oceania Project: Solomon Islands
		The Solomon Islands are a chain of seven large and many smaller islands from northwest to southeast over 1,500 km.
		The population of the Solomon Islands (342000) is predominantly Melanesian.
		Solomon Islanders are Negroid and Australoid, 9% urban and 91% rural.
	www.eirelink.com /classweb/solomons.htm (1132 words)

	ipedia.com: Solomon Islands Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Solomon Islands are a nation in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea and is part of the British Commonwealth.
		The Solomons Island are a wide island nation that lies East of Papua New Guinea and consists of many islands: Choiseul, the Shortland Islands, the New Georgia Islands, Santa Isabel, the Russel Islands, the Florida Islands, Malaita, Guadalcanal, Sikaiana, Maramasike, Ulawa, Uki, San Cristobal, Santa Ana, Rennell, Bellona and the Santa Cruz Islands.
		The Santa Cruz Islands, which are west of the main group of the Solomons, are part of the Vanuatu rain forests ecoregion, together with the neighboring archipelago of Vanuatu.
	www.ipedia.com /solomon_islands.html (809 words)

	Solomon Islands -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Solomon Islands remained in a state of crisis in 2002 in regard to both public order and the economy.
		A state of emergency was declared in the Solomon Islands in June 1999 when, after six months of public agitation and disturbances, radical groups on Guadalcanal sought the repatriation of all Malaita people living on the island.
		The islands are arranged in two parallel chains located between Papua New Guinea on the northwest and Vanuatu on the southeast.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9396396?tocId=9396396 (762 words)

	Solomon Islands - 16 May 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Allow me to share with you the development challenges that Solomon Islands has been facing during the last decade in particular the past two years when ethnic unrest challenged the unity and solidarity of our young island state, bringing us to near economic collapse.
		We went for a devaluation of the Solomon Islands dollar; tightening of fiscal and monetary policies; normalization of relations with creditors; and pursued a reform of the public service.
		Solomon Islands hopes the outcome of this Conference will add value to our current efforts towards national peace and security, reconstruction and rehabilitation, economic recovery, and above all sustainable development.
	www.un.org /events/ldc3/conference/address/solomonislands16_e.htm (1297 words)

	globalEDGE (TM) \| country insights - Government of Solomon Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Solomon Islands is a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth, with a unicameral Parliament and a ministerial system of government.
		The capital of Honiara on Guadalcanal was increasingly populated by migrants from the island of Malaita.
		Solomon Islands is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth, South Pacific Commission, South Pacific Forum, International Monetary Fund, and the European Economic Community/African, Caribbean, Pacific Group (EEC/ACP)/(Lome Convention).
	globaledge.msu.edu /IBRD/CountryGovt.asp?CountryID=163&RegionID=6 (970 words)

	Solomon Islands dollar -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Solomon Islands Dollar was introduced in 1975 to replace the (The basic unit of money in Australia and Nauru) Australian Dollar after independence.
		It is still in the (A world organization of autonomous states that are united in allegiance to a central power but are not subordinate to it or to one another) Commonwealth and continues to have the Queen on its coins.
		Over the 30 years since and especially during the civil war of 1999-2001, devaluation has taken its toll, with the Solomon Islands Dollar now equal to 20 Australian cents.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/so/solomon_islands_dollar.htm (102 words)

	Travel Outward: Destinations: Solomon Islands, Oceania
		Traveling to the Solomon Islands is not easy, with a troubled economic infrastructure, and fewer flights landing in its capital Honiara; however, the world-class scuba diving, fishing, snorkelling, and birding, as well as the colorful culture and the welcoming nature of the islanders makes this place very much worth a visit.
		Historically, interest in the Solomon Islands is focused on the role they played in the Pacific during World War II--the wreck-strewn waters of Iron Bottom Sound are testament to the strategic importance of the islands.
		The climate in the Solomon Islands is tropical.
	www.traveloutward.com /destinations/aussie_oceania/solomons.shtml (713 words)

	DIVE GUIDE DIVEGUIDE.COM \| SOLOMON ISLANDS SCUBA DIVING
		Forming a scattered archipelago of mountainous islands and low-lying coral atolls, the Solomon Islands stretches about 900 miles in a south-easterly direction from the Shortland Islands to the Santa Cruz islands.
		Solomon Islands lies between 155 30' and 170 30'E. longitude and between 5 10' and 12 45'S. latitude.
		Electricity is operated by the Solomon Islands Electricity Authority, which follows the wiring regulations of the standards Association of Australia.
	www.diveguide.com /solo-info.htm (749 words)

	Passport Express
		The Solomon Islands government strictly enforces immigration laws, and travelers may face fines and other penalties if they remain in the country beyond the authorized period. Persons arriving on yachts should call the nearest immigration office to complete arrival forms for issuance of visitors permits.
		Americans currently in the Solomon Islands, particularly those in and around the capital of Honiara, should make preparations in the event there are extended interruptions in public services and utilities as a result of the country's severe economic problems.
		The remaining roads in the Solomon Islands are made of coral or gravel, or are dirt tracks.
	www.passportexpress.com /default.aspx?page=show_visa&action=Solomon_Islands (1723 words)

	History (from Solomon Islands) -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It consists of a double chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls in Melanesia and occupies a total land area of 10,954 square miles (28,370 square kilometres).
		Consisting of eight large islands and island groups, the Solomon Islands are situated about 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) northeast of Australia in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
		Solomon was little more than a youth when he succeeded his father, David.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-53970?tocId=53970 (724 words)

	Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Solomon Islands is a scattered archipelago of six main islands and 400 smaller islands situated some 1,800 kilometres north-east of Australia.
		The Solomon Islands has diplomatic missions in Canberra, Taipei, at the UN in New York and the European Commission in Brussels; the High Commissioner there is accredited to the UK.
		The Solomon Islands is a signatory to many of the core human rights treaties but the lack of good government procedures has meant that it is unaware in many cases of its obligations and has no audit capacity against which to judge its performance.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1019041597313 (2152 words)

	NOMADS - Country profile
		The Solomon Islands and its largest island, Guadalcanal, may be known to fans of Hollywood movies as the site of one of the key battles in the Pacific during World War Two.
		There are six main islands, each containing a large number of small villages – over half the population live in communities of fewer than 200 people, and most of these still practise subsistence farming.
		Solomon Islands politics are characterized by personalities rather than political parties.
	www.newint.org /issue266/profile.htm (700 words)

	Solomon Islands Scuba Diving and Accommodations Guide
		The Solomon Islands archipelago is scattered in the southwestern Pacific, east of Papua New Guinea.
		The group comprises most of the Solomon Islands (those in the northwest are part of Papua New Guinea), the Ontong Java Islands, Rennell Island and the Santa Cruz Islands, which lie further to the east.
		The Solomon Islands are a newly discovered Mecca for scuba divers, with hundreds of islands and coral reefs, many of which have never seen a diver.
	www.divetravel.info /destinations/pacific/solomons_main.htm (280 words)

	The Ultimate Solomon Islands - American History Information Guide and Reference
		The Solomon Islands are divided into 9 provinces and 1 capital territory*:
		The religion of the Solomon Islands is about 96% Christian (Anglican 45%, Roman Catholic 18%, United 12%, Baptist 10%, Seventh Day Adventist 7%, Other Christian 4%) and about 4% indigenous religious beliefs.
		The national flag of Solomon islands is divided diagonally by a thin yellow stripe from the lower hoist-side corner; the upper triangle (hoist side) is blue with five white five-pointed stars arranged in an X pattern; the lower triangle is green.
	www.historymania.com /american_history/Solomon_Islands (830 words)

	Solomon Islands High Commission - Canberra (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Solomon Islands are a widespread archipelago of some 990 mountainous islands and low-lying coral atolls.
		The capital of Honiara is situated on the island of Guadalcanal.
		The standard unit of currency is the Solomon Islands Dollar.
	www.solomon.emb.gov.au /handy.html (331 words)

	Welcome to the Solomon Islands Diocese
		The Solomon Islands is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
		The Solomon Islands is divided into eight administrative areas--seven provinces and the city of Honiara.
		Guadalcanal and other islands in the Solomons were the scene of fierce fighting between Allied and Japanese forces in 1942 and 1943, during World War II.
	www.catholicnet.com /solomon (1077 words)

	Solomon -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Monetary unit: Solomon Islands dollar, with (Oct. 4, 1993) a free rate of SI$3.22 to U.S. $1 (SI$4.87 = £ 1 sterling).
		Guggenheim, Solomon R. philanthropist Solomon R. Guggenheim was the son of industrialist Meyer Guggenheim and younger brother of Daniel Guggenheim.
		Solomon was the fourth son of Meyer Guggenheim.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9068613 (641 words)

	A Virtual Travel to the Solomon Islands - Melanesia - South Pacfic
		The Solomon Islands consist of six major and approximately 900 smaller volcanic islands, coral atolls and reefs, more than 300 of them are inhabited.
		The former UK protectorate, established in the 1890s, is one of the poorest countries in the South Pacific; 85 percent of the country's population live in isolated rural villages on undeveloped outer islands.
		Solomon Islands peace building wireless email network for distance education, farmer's networking, grassroots news, business and market advisory, consultations on constitutional and policing reform, rights awareness women's networking and more.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/solomon_islands.htm (865 words)

	Solomon Islands
		The Solomon Islands, with it's combination of being comparatively isolated and being a country rich in cultural diversity, can be an interesting vacation destination.
		Solomon Islands contains an area of about 62,000 square miles of which about 10,750 square miles of it is dry land.
		While average temperatures on the tropical Solomon Islands are constant throughout the year with the average about 86°F, the rainfall does vary quite a bit peaking between January and April, which is the monsoon season.
	www.gettingaway.com /directory/pacific/solomons/main.htm (3018 words)

	Solomon Islands - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Solomon Islands comprise the six main islands of Choiseul, Guadalcanal, Malaita, New Georgia, San Cristobal and Santa Isabel.
		Most of the islands are of volcanic origin and have rain forest covered mountain ranges intersected by narrow valleys with coastal belts fringed by coral reefs.
		In July 1992 the Solomon Islands were host to the South Pacific Forum and in Oct. 1992 the UN announced an inquiry into the incidents with PNG.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/solomon.htm (873 words)

	Solomon Islands map and information page by World Atlas
		Included in the mix are six major islands and approximately 1,000 smaller islands, all ending in the Santa Cruz Islands of the far southeast.
		During World War II, some of the heaviest fighting of that war occurred in the Solomons, with the bloodiest and most decisive battle fought on the island of Guadalcanal.
		Climate Weather in the Solomons is generally warm and humid, though local temperatures are rarely excessive due to prevailing trade winds.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/sb.htm (431 words)

	Solomon Islands Solomons? StrategyPage.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		By the year 2000 Malaitans has organised themselves and being the rough heads of the solomons raided the National defence Armoury and the war actually begin with malaitan militants on the borders of Honiara and guadalcana militants on 60 meters from malaitan Banker.
		The saddest impact of tne crises is the declining value of the solomon islands dollar.
		Solomon island measured against the US is like a dollar US can buy about $12.00 solomons.
	www.strategypage.com /messageboards/messages/78-13.asp (609 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Asia-Pacific \| Country profiles \| Country profile: Solomon Islands
		The Solomon Islands chain consists of several large volcanic islands to the south-east of Papua New Guinea.
		His government failed to stem the growing violence and disorder, and in July 2003 the prime minister asked parliament to support the deployment of an Australian-led intervention force "to break the cycle of crime, greed and corruption".
		There are no TV services based in the Solomon Islands, although Australia's ABC Asia Pacific, BBC World and other satellite TV channels can be received.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1249307.stm (583 words)

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