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Which languages are spoken in Solomon Islands?

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The Solomon Islands is a linguistically diverse nation where more than 60 indigenous languages and dialects are spoken.1

While English serves as the official language of the country, it is not the most common means of communication. Instead, Pijin—an English-based Melanesian pidgin—is the language most widely used and understood by the population.12