Trivia in Solomon Islands

National symbols

Flag: The green and blue fields are divided by a yellow diagonal, with five white stars representing the Southern Cross in the upper left.

Emblem: A coat of arms featuring a traditional canoe and shark on a central shield, supported by an eagle and crocodile, with the national motto above.

Trivia & facts

• The Solomon Islands are said to have the world's highest per capita consumption of sweet potatoes.
• The world's largest saltwater lagoon, Marovo Lagoon, is located here.
• Over 100 World War II shipwrecks remain, earning the nickname "Diver's Heaven."
• Rennell Island is the world's largest raised coral limestone island, with the eastern half being a World Natural Heritage site.
• Wooden oceangoing canoes remain the main mode of inter-island transport, with sailing vessels still in use.
• The 1-cent coin depicts a canoe and the 50-cent coin an eagle, symbolizing traditional culture.
• Shell money is a functioning traditional currency used for bride prices and land transactions.
• Futsal is popular as an official sport, consistently ranking high in OFC championships.
• Unexploded ordnance left by the former Japanese military is handled by a specialized police unit.
• The islands have no postal code system; addresses are indicated by village and island names.