Diplomatic representation in US: ambassador traditionally resides in
Honiara (Solomon Islands)
US diplomatic representation: embassy closed July 1993; the ambassador
to Papua New Guinea is accredited to the Solomon Islands
Flag: divided diagonally by a thin yellow stripe from the lower hoist-side corner; the upper triangle (hoist side) is blue with five white five-pointed stars arranged in an X pattern; the lower triangle is green
@Solomon Islands:Economy
Overview: The bulk of the population depend on subsistence agriculture, fishing, and forestry for at least part of their livelihood. Most manufactured goods and petroleum products must be imported. The islands are rich in undeveloped mineral resources such as lead, zinc, nickel, and gold. The economy suffered from a severe cyclone in mid-1986 that caused widespread damage to the infrastructure. In 1993, the government was working with the IMF to develop a structural adjustment program to address the country's fiscal deficit.
National product: GDP - purchasing power parity - $1 billion (1992 est.)
National product real growth rate: 8% (1992)
National product per capita: $2,590 (1992 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices): 13% (1992 est.)
Unemployment rate: NA%