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Solomon Islands are a group of islands that thrives in the midst of magnetic beauty and natural surroundings. The history of the Solomon Islands dates back to 5, 000 years ago. The Solomon Islands came into the foray of the world when the Spanish visited the islands along with Alvaro de Mendana who coined the inhabitants as Solomons. Alvaro de Mendana was also credited for naming the Islands of Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal and San Cristobal.

The travelers coming down to Solomon Islands will have loads to enjoy on the long stretch of pristine golden beaches. As a matter of fact golden beaches in Solomon Islands are in abundance that punctuates the brilliant stay of the travelers. The beauty of the island is simply unmatched with the swaying palm trees aligning the beaches. The emerald green waters treasuring the beautiful and colorful world of corals, attract tourists from all across the globe. The island has a rich and colorful marine life that is simply stunning. These elements of Solomon Islands have made it a great destination to come to and enjoy and that has eventually helped in the development of tourism.

The journey to Solomon Islands from Australia through airways takes three hours. The islands are located to the south east of Papua New Guinea and are easily accessible from the various part of the world. The travelers coming to the Solomon Islands are mainly attracted by the coral reefs.

The travelers coming down to Solomon Islands can also enjoy their time exploring the tropical rainforest and the steep hills. The swift flowing streams and the cascading waterfalls make the trip a wonderful experience. To add to the grandeur of the place the tourists can also enjoy the beautiful lagoons dotting the beauty of the islands.

The Solomon population is known to lead a traditional way of life. The inhabitants of the islands still follow the old traditions and pay due respect to the old way of life and customs.

The Solomon Islands are a conglomeration of around 990 islands. The area covered together b the group of islands is approximately 28,000 square kilometers with Choiseul, San Cristobal, Malaita, Guadalcanal, Santa Isabel and New Georgia being the main ones.

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