British Solomon Islands
geographical name
former British protectorate comprising the Solomons (except Bougainville, Buka, and adjacent small islands) and the Santa Cruz Islands; capital Honiara (on Guadalcanal)
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“British Solomon Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/British%20Solomon%20Islands. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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