Solomon Islands
The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the most bitter fighting of World War II occurred on these islands. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malfeasance, and endemic crime have undermined stability and civil society.

The Solomon Islands is slightly smaller than Maryland. The climate is tropical monsoon with few extremes of temperature and weather.

Recipes

Kara - Snack

Ingredients
2 Coconuts
4 Cassava
1 tin Corned Beef
Banana leaves for wrapping

Directions
Peel, wash and grate the cassava. Then squeeze out the juice. Grate the coconuts and squeeze out the cream. Heat the cream until it is thick. Place the leaves, pour a little coconut cream on it, put a layer of cassava and pour a bit of coconut cream on top. Put the corned beef in the middle, pour coconut cream on top of the meat and put another layer of cassava. Wrap in banana leaves, ready to be baked in the lovo or steam.