Country Facts:
United States vs. Solomon Islands

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Solomon Islands is 11 157 mi². This means that the area of United States is 32868% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Solomon Islands is Honiara, where the population is 68 000.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Solomon Islands the highest temperature was 97°F and was recorded in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Solomon Islands is home to 686 884 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 23.5 years in Solomon Islands.

Literacy

Religion

In the United States, the main religion is Christianity; in Solomon Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Solomon Islands: 2 618 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Solomon Islands: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G, I).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - June, July, August; Solomon Islands - June, July, August, September.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites