Why does Solomon islands have so many islands?

1. How many islands are in Solomon Islands?
2. Are there cannibals in the Solomon Islands?
3. Why do Solomon Islanders have blonde hair?
4. What race are Solomon Islanders?
5. Is there cannibalism in Africa?
6. What is the best part of a human to eat?
7. Is the Solomon Islands safe?
8. What are the Solomon Islands known for?
9. What is the religion of Solomon Island?
10. Is Melanesian black?
11. Why is Solomon Islands special?
12. Why were the Japanese at the Solomon Islands?
13. What is the language of Solomon Islands?

How many islands are in Solomon Islands?

The Solomon Islands is an archipelago comprising a double chain of 992 islands, of which about one-third are populated. It is divided into nine provinces. The capital city, Honiara is located on the island of Guadalcanal.

Are there cannibals in the Solomon Islands?

Once home to headhunting cannibals, the Solomon Islands' more recent – but still bloody – history makes them a paradise for divers and people interested in the war in the Pacific.

Why do Solomon Islanders have blonde hair?

The common occurrence of blond hair among the dark-skinned indigenous people of the Solomon Islands is due to a homegrown genetic variant distinct from the gene that leads to blond hair in Europeans, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

What race are Solomon Islanders?

The Solomon Islanders comprise diverse cultures, languages, and customs. Of its, 94.5% are Melanesian, 3% Polynesian, and 1.2% Micronesian. In addition, small numbers of Europeans and Chinese are registered.

Is there cannibalism in Africa?

Africa. Cannibalism has been reported in several recent African conflicts, including the Second Congo War, and the civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

What is the best part of a human to eat?

If you had to eat a human, what part should you eat? The brain and muscles are probably your best bet according to Yale certified nutritionist Dr. Jim Stoppani. Muscles offer protein and the brain would provide slow-burning energy since it's high in fat and glucose.

Is the Solomon Islands safe?

Crime: Petty theft is common in some parts of Solomon Islands. Guided or group tours are generally safer than traveling alone. Landowners may demand money if you enter their land without permission. Home invasions, burglaries, and violent crime typically increase in the months approaching the Christmas holiday season.

What are the Solomon Islands known for?

The islands and waters are still a little known pristine paradise. They are particularly special for their remarkable biodiversity, containing thousands of different plant and animal species, especially the marine life. Many species are known only to the Solomons.

What is the religion of Solomon Island?

The religion of Solomon Islands is mainly Christian (comprising about 92% of the population).

Is Melanesian black?

Melanesians of some islands are one of the few non-European peoples, and the only dark-skinned group of people outside Australia, known to have blond hair.

Why is Solomon Islands special?

These islands are one of the South Pacifics best-kept secrets. Discover the crystal clears waters of the coral sea, renowned for its remarkable biodiversity and home to thousands of plant and marine species, many that are only known in the Solomons.

Why were the Japanese at the Solomon Islands?

Following its attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), the Japanese Imperial Navy occupied islands throughout the western Pacific Ocean. Japan's goal was to create a defensive buffer against attack from the United States and its allies—one that would ensure Japan mastery over east Asia and the southwest Pacific.

What is the language of Solomon Islands?

English is the official language, but Solomon Islands pijin is the lingua franca. There are over 80 different local languages plus dialects.