Western Province (Solomon Islands)
Western Province
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| Coordinates: 8°0′S 157°0′E / 8.000°S 157.000°E | |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Capital | Gizo |
| Government | |
| • Premier | Billy Veo |
| Area | |
• Total | 5,475 km2 (2,114 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 census) | |
• Total | 94,209 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (+11) |
Western Province is the largest of the nine provinces of Solomon Islands. The area is renowned for its beautiful tropical islands, excellent diving and snorkelling, coral reefs and World War II wrecks, ecotourism lodges, and head-hunting shrines. The province contains many small lagoons and most of the country's tourist trade outside Honiara.