Honiara is located on the northern coast of the Solomon Islands' largest island, Guadalcanal. It is the capital of the Solomon Islands, and has a population of 54,600 people. Honiara is also a seaport, and is the occasional port of call for cruise ships.http://www.honiara.com/ It is also both a commercial and business hub for the Solomon Islands region, and offers a variety of tourist activities such as dining, shops and markets, clubs, and more.http://www.diveadventures.com.au/brochures/Dive%20Solomon%20Islands.pdf   

The Solomon islands, including Honiara, are mostly inhabited by Melanesian people, as well as Polynesians and Micronesians. The predominant languages are Melanesian and Pidgin English, although there are also more than 67 indigenous languages and 30 dialects in the area.http://www.diveadventures.com.au/brochures/Dive%20Solomon%20Islands.pdf 

The Solomon Islands are believed to have been inhabited for over 5,000 years. The Europeans did not "discover" the land until 1568, however, when Spanish explorer Alvaro de Mendana discovered gold in the area. He named the islands "Isles of Solomon" because he believed the gold belonged to King Solomon.http://www.welkamsolomons.com/info/history/main.html 

Although Honiara did not become the official capital of the Solomon Islands until 1952, it was built to replace the capital of Tulagi at the close of World War II. The current site of the capital was near the area where the Guadalcanal Campaign took place during World War II.http://erwin.bernhardt.net.nz/oceania/solomonshoniarakukum_a.html 

Honiara provides a hot and humid climate for visitors, with an average air temperature throughout the year of 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit and an average sea water temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in the South Pacific, the capital city is the largest on the island of Guadalcanal, and offers scuba diving enthusiasts a diverse selection of diving spots.http://globenavigation.com/honiara/ 

Visitors to Honiara usually do not need a passport unless they plan on staying more than 30 days. Travel throughout the city is considered safe, as there is a low petty crime rate.http://globenavigation.com/honiara/ 

• The Cultural Centre: The centre displays a variety of architectural styles for visitors to look at.http://www.honiara.com/ 
• The National Museum: The museum showcases historical artifacts and traditional handicrafts.http://www.honiara.com/ 
• The National Archives: The archives are home to the most extensive collection of historic information about the Solomon Islands in existence.http://www.honiara.com/ 
• Old Government House: It was once a governor's home, and is now an art gallery and place that showcases painting exhibits.http://www.honiara.com/ 
• The Botanical Gardens: The gardens house collections of tropical plants, orchids, and an herbarium.http://www.honiara.com/