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Solomon Islands General Information

Language:English, Pidgin, local dialects
Electricity:240V AC
International Direct Dialing Code:677
Driving:Driving is on the left. National licence required
Currency:Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD 1 = 100 Cents)
Business/Social Hints:English or `Pidgin English` is used for business and commerce. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Public Holidays:2010
1 Jan - 2 Jan New Year`s Day, 2 Apr - 5 Apr Easter, 7 Jun Queen`s Birthday, 7 Jul Independence Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day, 26 Dec National Day of Thanksgiving.

Note: * Date to be confirmed. Various provincial based holidays are also observed. (If a Province Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a public holiday). These are listed below.

25 Feb Choiseul, 2 Jun Isable, 8 Jun Temotu, 29 Jun Central Island, 20 Jul Rennell, 1 Aug Guadalcanal, 3 Aug Makira/Ulawa, 15 Aug Malaita, 7 Dec Western Province.
Emergency Services:Police: 23666. Fire: 999. Ambulance: 25566
Clothing:Lightweight cotton is most comfortable and a sweater for rare cold evenings