Western Province (Solomon Islands)
Coordinates: 8°00′S 157°00′E / 8°S 157°E / -8; 157
| Western Province | ||
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| Coordinates: 8°0′S 157°0′E / 8°S 157°E / -8; 157 | ||
| Country | Solomon Islands | |
| Capital | Gizo | |
| Government | ||
| • Premier | George Solingi Lilo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5,475 km2 (2,114 sq mi) | |
| Population (1999) | ||
| • Total | 62,739 | |
| • Density | 11.5/km2 (30/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | +11 (UTC+11) | |
Western Province is the largest of the provinces of the Solomon Islands. The area is renowned for its beautiful tropical islands, excellent diving and snorkelling, coral reefs and WWII wrecks, ecotourism lodges, and head-hunting shrines. The province contains many small lagoons and most of the country's tourist trade (outside of Honiara).
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