Key Stats
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Continent: | Pacific |
| Capital: | Honiara |
| Population: | 756,673 |
| % Urban: | 25.1 % |
| Population Under 15 Yrs: | 40.1 % |
| Official Language: | English. Trade language Solomons Pijin, spoken by more than half the population |
| Languages: | 71 |
| Literacy Rate: | 97 % |
| Life Expectancy: | 70.3 yrs (157/236) |
| HDI Ranking: | 155 / 189 |
| % Christian: | 95.8 % |
| % Evangelical: | 33.3 % |
| Largest Religion: | Christian |
| % Largest Religion: | 95.8 % |
| People Groups: | 74 |
| % Unevangelized: | 0 % |
Solomon Islands
Ethnic diversity and a divided geography (6 major island groups) create a divided society. Tribes and political groups live together, but struggle to form a unified nation. Outside intervention brought peace in 2003 and disarmed the militias, but deep divisions remain. These language and culture barriers also inhibit Christian work. Each small ethnic group needs a different approach and language resources. Denominations divide along tribal lines. Pray that Christianity may take root in each group in a relevant way, and can overcome division. Pray for true forgiveness and reconciliation that come only through repentance. Without these, the nation can never truly progress.
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