Solomon Islands Postal Code

Solomon Islands is an island country located near Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. It consists of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands. Honiara is the capital and the largest city of the Solomon Islands. The other major cities and towns in the Solomon Islands are Malango, Auki, Gizo, Kirakira, Buala, Tulagi, Lata, Kamaosi, Munda, Noro, Tara Island, Tigoa, Tulagi, etc.

The official language of the country in the Solomon Islands is English. The other spoken languages in the Solomon Islands are Melanesia, Polynesia, etc. Solomon Islands is well known for its unique way of celebrating its festivals like Easter Celebrations, Independence Day, Festival of Pacific Arts, Spear Dancing Festival, Honiara Marathon, Lagoon Festival, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Wagosia Festival, etc. Many foreigners or travelers also take part in the celebration and enjoy it.

The official name of the postal service in the Solomon Islands is Solomon Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC). The postal service in the Solomon Islands was introduced in 1899 and the name Solomon Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC) was adopted on 9 July 1930. At first, there was so much controversy over the places which were registered under the postal code office, but then slowly every region in the Solomon Islands got its postal codes. The pin code is segregated in such a way that each of the postal codes is.

Land Area

Solomon Islands has a total land area of 28,400 km2, which comes to around a total of 11,000 mi2. The territory of Solomon Islands is divided into 10 provinces namely, Central Province, Choiseul Province, Guadalcanal Province, Isabel Province, Makira-Ulawa Province, Malaita Province, Rennell and Bellona Province, Temotu Province, Western Province, and Capital Territory. It was further subdivided into cities, municipalities, towns, and villages.

Water Area

Solomon Islands has major sources of water including groundwater, lakes, rainwater, rivers, snow, soil moisture springs, streams, water, waterfall, wetlands, etc. The Solomon Islands have more than two lakes and a few water bodies. Some water bodies have developed as tourist spots. Many water bodies are small in area and contain a minimum volume of water. Most of these water bodies are fresh water and very few are salt lakes.

Mountains

Solomon Islands contains more than 227 named mountains. The highest peak and the most prominent mountain is Mount Popomanaseu which is about 2,335 meters (7,661 Feet). The other major mountains in the Solomon Islands are Sambahatangi, Mount Tanareirei, Mount Makarakomburu, Mount Namolava, Makaratanggoe, Mount Latinarau, Mount Kaichui, Mount Vatuchichi, Vatulumalolongguha, Kolombangara, Tolombusu Hill, Mount Sassari, Rendova Peak, Mount Maetambe, Mount Vangunu, Mount Banie, etc.

Postal Stamps

List of postal and courier services in Solomon Islands :

• DHL Express Service Point
• EFM