Solomon Islands
God Save Our Solomon Islands
1978
1978
Panapasa Balekana and Matila Balekana
Panapasa Balekana and Matila Balekana
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Context
Written and composed by Panapasa Balekana and Matila Balekana, the anthem was adopted upon independence from the United Kingdom on July 7, 1978. The Solomon Islands are an archipelago of nearly 1,000 islands in the South Pacific. The islands were the site of fierce fighting during World War II, most notably the Battle of Guadalcanal.
Lyrics
God save our Solomon Islands from shore to shore.
Bless all her people and all her lands
With her Pacific shores.
Rejoice Solomon Islands,
Our nation, Solomon Islands!
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The Solomon Islands were the site of the Battle of Guadalcanal (1942-1943), one of the most significant campaigns of World War II in the Pacific
- • The country consists of nearly 1,000 islands with over 70 different indigenous languages spoken
- • The Solomon Islands are one of the few countries that still maintain a traditional shell money economy alongside the modern currency