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| image= SolomonIslandsMap.png | | image= SolomonIslandsMap.png | ||
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| capital= Honiara | | capital= Honiara | ||
| language= English, Pijin | | language= English, Pijin | ||
| - | | currency= Solomon Islands | + | | currency= Solomon Islands dollar (SBD) |
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| + | | code= +677 | ||
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| altname= Solomon Islands | | altname= Solomon Islands | ||
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| + | '''Solomon Islands''' is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). The country's capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal. | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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The Solomons are made up of over 900 islands - the important ones for cruisers are: | The Solomons are made up of over 900 islands - the important ones for cruisers are: | ||
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| + | | colspan=3 | Islands, Ports, & Anchorages | ||
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| + | | <!-- Group 1 --> | ||
| + | {{dest| Ghizo |i|d}} | ||
| + | : {{dest| Gizo Town |h|e|a|d}} | ||
| + | {{dest| Liapari|i|h|a|d}} | ||
| + | {{dest| New Georgia |i|d}} | ||
| + | : {{dest| Noro |h|e|a|d}} | ||
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| + | | <!-- Group 2 --> | ||
| + | {{dest| Guadalcanal |i|d}} | ||
| + | : {{dest| Honiara |m|e|a|d}} | ||
| + | {{dest| Santa Cruz, Solomon Islands| label=Santa Cruz Islands |i|d}} | ||
| + | {{dest| Florida Islands |i|a|d}} | ||
| + | : {{dest| Roderick Bay |a|d}} | ||
| + | {{dest| Russell Islands |i|a|d}} | ||
| + | : {{dest| Yandina |e|a|d}} | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
| - | == | + | ==Navigation== |
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| + | ==Entrance== | ||
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Vessels MUST make their first stop at an official Port of Entry. | Vessels MUST make their first stop at an official Port of Entry. | ||
| - | ===Immigration | + | |
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| + | ==Customs and Immigration== | ||
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====Immigration==== | ====Immigration==== | ||
Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: [http://www.commerce.gov.sb/Divisions/Immigration/Immigration_Requirements.htm Solomons Immigration Website] | Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: [http://www.commerce.gov.sb/Divisions/Immigration/Immigration_Requirements.htm Solomons Immigration Website] | ||
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| - | ===Fees and Charges=== | + | ====Fees and Charges==== |
* Immigration = (and date) | * Immigration = (and date) | ||
* Port Fees = | * Port Fees = | ||
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| - | ==Health & Security== | + | ====Health & Security==== |
| - | Submit any health warnings/information | + | ====Health==== |
| + | {{GreenText|Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.}} | ||
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| + | ====Security==== | ||
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==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| - | ''See each Island/Port listed | + | ''See each [[#Islands|Island/Port]] listed above'' |
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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| - | + | I have spent many years in the eastern Solomon Islands and am happy to advise other cruisers. I can be contacted by email [email protected] or connect with me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/chris.bone.944/ | |
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| - | == | + | ==Forums== |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
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| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/SolomonIslands Noonsite] | ||
* [http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb/ Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau] | * [http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb/ Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau] | ||
* [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/solomon-islands Solomon Islands] on Lonely Planet | * [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/solomon-islands Solomon Islands] on Lonely Planet | ||
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 Solomon Islands | |
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| Capital | Honiara |
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| Language | English, Pijin |
| Currency | Solomon Islands dollar (SBD) |
| Time zone | (UTC+11) |
| Calling code | +677 |
Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 28,400 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). The country's capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Give weather conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Photo: Jim Lounsbury
The Solomons are made up of over 900 islands - the important ones for cruisers are:
| Islands, Ports, & Anchorages | ||
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– island || 
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina || 
– anchorage || 
– needs data ||Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
Arrival
Vessels MUST make their first stop at an official Port of Entry.
Departure
Details?
Customs and Immigration
Customs
Details?
Immigration
Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: Solomons Immigration Website
Fees and Charges
- Immigration = (and date)
- Port Fees =
- Clearance =
- Quarantine =
- Exit fee =
Restrictions
?
Health & Security
Health
Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.
Security
Details?
Berthing
See each Island/Port listed above
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
I have spent many years in the eastern Solomon Islands and am happy to advise other cruisers. I can be contacted by email [email protected] or connect with me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/chris.bone.944/
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Solomon Islands at the Wikipedia
- Solomon Islands at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
- Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau
- Solomon Islands on Lonely Planet
References
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
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See [[Country or Region#References_&_Publications|Coutry or Region]].
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