This region prides itself on superb scuba diving. Divers and swimmers alike will marvel at the beautiful coral reefs and haunting sunken shipwrecks that are located along the coast. Capital city Gizo is the second largest town in the country and surfing is popular. Guided scuba dives, tours, and surf drops are readily available through local companies.
Language:
English, Pidgin
Currency:
Soloman Islands dollar (SBD)
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High | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 |
Low | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Average | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 |
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Low | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Average | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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Inches | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 11 |
Centimeters | 33 | 30 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 38 | 46 | 33 | 20 | 28 |
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Days | 20 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 12 | 15 |