Culture

Population:

What's the population of the country?

The approximate population of the Solomon Islands is 561,231 people. Compared to the huge population of the United States' 318,860,032 people, it is not even 1% to the United States. There are more people in the state of Delaware than in the Solomon Islands.

Where do the people live in this country?

The rural population is at about 78% while the urban population was at about 22% in 2014 (Trading Economics). The population in the capital city Honiara is approximately 64,609 and for the city of Auki, the population is approximately 7,785. 

Agriculture:

What types of agriculture do they have and what type of diet do they have?

In the Solomon Islands, the land is mostly rural and the climate is tropical, so they have an abundance of crops such as: sweet potato, cassava, banana, taro, yam, beans, cabbage, watercress, and watermelon. The major cash crops are: coconut, betel nut, oil palm, cocoa beans, potato, onion, pineapple, and Robusta coffee (New Agriculturist). Living on a tropical island gives the people plenty of fish to eat. They also have imported cattle from the Spanish. They usually eat these items by boiling or frying meat and use their crops as a side dish (Wikipedia). 

Industry and Tourism:

Are industry and tourism related to geography and climate? 

In the Solomon Islands, there are plenty of beaches and beautiful places to see due to the tropical climate. There are a lot of places to scuba dive and snorkel, and with plenty of mountains, there are plenty of places to hike. You can also surf or kayak, and the Solomon Islands was a place where plenty of WWII battles were fought. They have a museum, and plenty of old relics are still underwater to be seen while snorkeling (Visit Solomons).

Cultural Activities:

Are there any notable historical events that add to the climate/culture story?

The Solomon Islands are located in Melanesia, which is considered one of the three major cultural areas in the Pacific Ocean. Due to it being so close to the Polynesian Triangle, there are some culturally Polynesian societies which lie outside the normal Polynesian culture (Wikipedia). The modern culture has local traditions, but European customs exist alongside it because of how the British controlled the southern part in the 19th century, and the northern part was ceded to them by the Germans (World Travel Guide).