Soloman Islands

[Soloman Islands @IslandsSoloman]

Approximately 90% of the Solomon Islands population are affiliated with a branch of the Christian church. #en101

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The Solomon Islands have a monarchical government. Their Prime Minister is Manasseh Sogavare. #en101

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Did you know that 95% of the population of the Solomon Islands is Melanesian? #en101

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The overfishing and illegal fishing of skipjack tuna have become such a large problem that there are now catch quotas and restrictions on how fishermen can catch these fish #en101

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Skipjack tuna tend to spend the majority of their time in the pelagic zone of the ocean (the deep, open water of the ocean). #en101

[Soloman Islands @IslandsSoloman]

Fun fact!! Miss Solomon Islands (Emily Chan) is planning to address the issue with sea level rise at the Miss Pacific Pageant show in Fiji next week. The theme for this years pageant is "Climate change, sustaining our islands" #en101

[Soloman Islands @IslandsSoloman]

The dominant ecosystem on the Solomon Islands is a tropical rainforest #en101

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The official language of the Solomon Islands is English, although many natives speak Melanesian Pijin or one of the other 70+ languages found throughout the islands. #en101

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One of the more important ecological indicators found in the Solomon Islands are the coral reefs. Widespread logging (sediments), pollution from ships, overfishing, waste pollution, and fish blasting are all killing the reefs found off the coast of the islands. #en101

[Soloman Islands @IslandsSoloman]

Although the Solomon Islands are highly dependent on imports and exports, the pollution from ships is degrading the coast lines. #en101

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Copra, coconut meat, is one of the dominant exports and largest economic contributors for the Solomon Islands. #en101

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Fun fact!! The Solomon Islands joined the United Nations on September 19th, 1978! #en101

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The capital city (Honiara City) is facing major issues with waste disposal. Most of the sewage lines within the city lead directly into the ocean, damaging the ocean ecosystem. #en101

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The Solomon Islands are located within the ring of fire so they are highly affected by earthquakes and tsunamis! #en101 https://t.co/FwkjTBJMtZ

[UNDP Solomon Islands @UNDP_Solomons]

Preparation is key! That's why we are helping schools improve preparedness & lessen impacts of tsunamis w/evacuation routes & drills #IDRR17

[Soloman Islands @IslandsSoloman]

Some of the largest issues concerning the Solomon Islands right now include sea level rise, water contamination, fishing industry support, and transportation (between islands and imports). #en101

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Did you know that one of Solomon Island's biggest forms of income come from Skipjack tuna? Due to climate change the tuna are moving further and further away from the coast to follow the warm currents. #en101

[Soloman Islands @IslandsSoloman]

@Gwsn2012 our most significant problem in regards to Honiara (capital of the Solomon Islands) is poor waste management and insufficient fund

[Soloman Islands @IslandsSoloman]

@Gwsn2012 Hannah and Emily are going to the LDC, Sophia is going to the Small Island States, and Aryanna is going to the Ambitious Coalition

[Soloman Islands @IslandsSoloman]

@Gwsn2012 The leader of the Solomon Islands is Anna Gates, our spokesperson is Aryana Kubiak, and our rappateur is Hannah Havens!!

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