history of Solomon Islands

Introduction
Prehistory of Solomon Islands
European presence on the islands
Colonial activity in the Solomons
The Solomons during World War II
Independence for Solomon Islands
- The Tensions (1998–2003): ethnic violence, 2000 coup, arrival of RAMSI, and 2001 election
- Solomon Islands’ efforts toward recovery and reform and the 2006 and 2010 general elections
- Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- Biometric voter registration, 2014 election, and departure of RAMSI
- Anti-corruption efforts, 2019 general election, progress with a new federal constitution, and foreign policy changes
- 2021 unrest in Solomon Islands
- Climate change concerns

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Solomon Islands

Map of the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, showing major islands, atolls, and cities such as Honiara, Gizo, and Auki. The map includes international boundaries and a locator inset highlighting the islands' position northeast of Australia and near Papua New Guinea.

Lapita culture area

Antique map of the Solomon Islands and Bougainville in the South Pacific, showing island names, major settlements, and surrounding seas. The map highlights Bougainville in red and includes German possessions, navigational routes, and a scale bar. Drawn from the 1902 Encyclopaedia Britannica atlas.

American soldiers and Marines stand around large field guns and anti-aircraft artillery in a rough clearing, with scattered debris, on Guadalcanal during World War II.

Black and white historical map showing Guadalcanal, Florida, and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands, with military developments in 1942 during World War II. The map marks key battle locations, troop movements, and areas occupied by Japanese and Allied forces, with explanatory notes summarizing major events and landings from August to November. Surrounding islands and sea routes are also depicted.

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Sophie Foster
Journalist, Suva, Fiji.
Hugh Michael Laracy
Associate Professor of History, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Media added.	Amy McKenna	Oct 03, 2023
	New article added.	Amy McKenna	Sep 15, 2023