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The '''Solomon Islands''' are northeast of [[Australia]]. Its Melanesian population of half a million people live on some 990 islands. | The '''Solomon Islands''' are northeast of [[Australia]]. Its Melanesian population of half a million people live on some 990 islands. | ||
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| + | The island chain was a major focus of fighting in [[World War II]] between American and Japanese forces. | ||
[[Category:Oceanian Countries]] | [[Category:Oceanian Countries]] | ||
[[Category:Archipelagos]] | [[Category:Archipelagos]] | ||
Revision as of 20:14, January 10, 2009
The Solomon Islands are northeast of Australia. Its Melanesian population of half a million people live on some 990 islands.
The island chain was a major focus of fighting in World War II between American and Japanese forces.