Solomon Islands
8 00 S, 159 00 E
lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
highest point: Mount Makarakomburu 2,447 m
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typhoons, but rarely destructive; geologically active region with frequent earth tremors; volcanic activity
fish, forests, gold, bauxite, phosphates, lead, zinc, nickel
arable land: 0.62%
permanent crops: 2.04%
other: 97.34% (2005)
deforestation; soil erosion; many of the surrounding coral reefs are dead or dying
Semi-tropical, mainly hot and humid, with little annual variation in temperature. The wet season (November to April) can bring severe tropical storms.
Required clothing
Tropical, lightweights and cottons are recommended. Rainwear from November to April.
time difference: UTC+11
