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Neighboring Countries of Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)

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Total land borders

5,313 km

Coastline

28,896

Area in km²

Solomon Islands
Neighbouring countries

Geography of Solomon Islands

Location

Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea

Area

28,896 km² — slightly smaller than Maryland

Terrain

Mostly rugged mountains with some low coral atolls

Climate

Tropical monsoon; few temperature and weather extremes

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Mount Popomanaseu 2,335 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m.

Natural resources

Fish, forests, gold, bauxite, phosphates, lead, zinc, nickel

Natural hazards

Tropical cyclones, but rarely destructive; geologically active region with frequent earthquakes, tremors, and volcanic activity; tsunamis volcanism: Tinakula (851 m) has frequent eruption activity, and an eruption of Savo (485 m) could affect the capital Honiara on nearby Guadalcanal

Good to know

Strategic location on sea routes between the South Pacific Ocean, the Solomon Sea, and the Coral Sea; Rennell Island, the southernmost in the Solomon Islands chain, is one of the world's largest raised coral atolls; the island's Lake Tegano, formerly a lagoon on the atoll, is the largest lake in the insular Pacific (15,500 hectares; 38,300 acres)

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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Solomon Islands

How many countries border Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.

Is Solomon Islands landlocked?

No. Solomon Islands has 5,313 km of coastline.

What is the highest point of Solomon Islands?

Mount Popomanaseu 2,335 m. The lowest point is Pacific Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).