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Does Solomon come from the Solomon islands?

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If you mean the Old Testament Solomon, then no. The Solomon Islands are in the southwestern Pacific, many thousands of miles from the biblical lands.

The first European to land on the Solomons did think he had arrived at Solomon's lands -- he had no idea where he was, in fact, because no one could do longitude in those days. However, the name stuck.

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Relevant answers:

Where are the Solomon Islands?
Northeast of Australia. Directly east from Papua New Guinea.
What is Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands are a group of islands located North East of Australia in the Solomon Sea. They Sit at approximately 9deg 38min 54sec south latitude and 160deg 10min 10sec east longitude.
Are the Solomon islands high islands?
Yes, high islands are composed of volcanoes and volcanic debris. On the other hand low islands are composed of coral remains.
How amny islands are there in the Solomon Islands?
In the Solomon islands, there is a total of almost 1000 islands.
Where is Solomon Island?
Jamaica