The Solomon Islands are located on the so called rim of fire in the tropical South Pacific. The Solomon population is predominantly Melanesian with some Polynesian and Micronesian influence. By south pacific standards the country is underdeveloped and tourism is still in its infancy. Visiting the Solomon Islands is like going back in time as most of the people still make a living by diving and catching fish from their dugout canoes and growing their fruit and vegetables in the tropical rainforests which abound on the islands. Most dwellings are made from rainforest materials.
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