Solomon Islands Animal, Art, Food + Gardens & Parks Pictures

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An archipelago of some 990-odd mountainous islands and low-lying coral atolls, the Solomon Islands has been attracting international tourism since 1568 when Spanish explorer Alvaro de Mendana first sailed into this part of the South Pacific.

Find the Solomon Islands’ capital city nestled in the lush hills of Guadalcanal, where World War II history and local customs are etched into the forest.