Solomon Islands People

Most people from the Solomon Islands are dark-skinned.   In fact, Melanesians, who make up about 94% of the population, are sometimes referred to as " The Blackest People in The World." Family ties are very important to many Solomon Islanders.  It is not unusual for a Solomon Islander to claim 200 people in his immediate family.  Many can name their ancestors back to 10 generations!

English is the official language of the Solomon Islands, but a language called Pidgin is understood by more people.  About 80 different languages are spoken on the islands.  The main religion is Christianity.  Children are not required by law to go to school, but most children do attend.

Their most common foods are pork, fish, chicken, sweet potatoes, coconuts, and a tropical plant called rook stems. Smoking is very common in the Solomons.  Most Solomons have to build their houses on stilts to keep their dwellings cool.  Some houses are made out of nature and some use man-made products to build.  Palm fronds are often used to make roofs.

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