Solomon Sea

Solomon Sea
Solomon Sea
Solomon Sea
LocationOceania
Coordinates8°S 154°E / 8°S 154°E / -8; 154
TypeSea
Part ofPacific Ocean
Basin countriesPapua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Surface area720,000 km2 (280,000 sq mi)

The Solomon Sea is a sea located within the Pacific Ocean. It lies between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Many major battles were fought there during World War II.