Solomon Islands is a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania lying to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of . The country's capital, Honiara, is located on the island of Guadalcanal. The country takes its name from the Solomon Islands archipelago, which is a collection of Melanesian islands that also includes the North Solomon Islands (part of Papua New Guinea), but excludes outlying islands, such as Rennell and Bellona, and the Santa Cruz Islands. 

The islands have been inhabited for thousands of years. In 1568, the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña was the first European to visit them, naming them the "Islas Salomón". Britain defined its area of interest in the Solomon Islands archipelago in June 1893, when Captain Gibson R.N., of , declared the southern Solomon Islands a British protectorate. During World War II, the Solomon Islands campaign (1942–1945) saw fierce fighting between the United States and the Empire of Japan, such as in the Battle of Guadalcanal. 

The official name of the then British overseas territory was changed from "the British Solomon Islands Protectorate" to "Solomon Islands" in 1975. Self-government was achieved in 1976; independence was obtained two years later. Today, Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy with the Queen of Solomon Islands, currently Queen Elizabeth II, as its head of state. Manasseh Sogavare is the current prime minister. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What is the origin of the Solomon Islands' name?
2. How did the country of the Solomon Islands get its name?
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Q2:
1. What type of country is the Solomon Islands?
2. What sort of nation is the Solomon Islands?
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Q3:
1. How many major islands does the Solomon Islands have?
2. What is the number of major islands that are a part of the Solomon Islands?
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Q4:
1. How many smaller islands does the Solomon Islands have?
2. What is the number of smaller islands that are a part of the Solomon Islands?
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Q5:
1. What is the capital of the Solomon Islands?
2. What city serves as the Solomon Islands' capital?
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Q6:
1. What island is Guadalcanal located on?
2. On which island can Guadalcanal be found?
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Q7:
1. Who was the first European to visit the Solomon Islands?
2. Which European came to the Solomon Islands first?
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Q8:
1. When did Álvaro de Mendaña first visit the Soloman Islands?
2. In what year did Álvaro de Mendaña make it to the Soloman Islands?
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Q9:
1. What is the nature of the Solomon Islands' current monarchy?
2. What type of monarchy does the Solomon Islands have?
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Q10:
1. Who is the Solomon Islands' head of state?
2. Who is the royal leader of the Solomon Islands?
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Q11:
1. What is the name of the Solomon Islands' prime minister?
2. Who serves as prime minister of the Solomon Islands?
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Q12:
1. When did Solomon Islands achieve self governance?
2. When did Solomon Islands gain the ability to govern themselves?
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