Honiara late 1990s had a devastating impact on the economy due to the fact that virtually all tourist organisations around the world specifically warned tourists wishing to visit the islands to stay away, especially in 2002 and 2003 at the peak of the troubles. In 1998, the country earned around $13 million from tourism and just $629,000 in 1999, equating to an average spend per visit of only US$254 (about US$35/day). In 1999, tourism in the city and nation accounted for just 4.38% of the total GDP. As the capital of Solomon Islands, Honiara contains the majority of the major government
Capital City F.C. Capital City F.C. Capital City F.C. was a Canadian soccer team based in Ottawa, Ontario, which joined the Canadian Soccer League Canadian soccer pyramid, in March 2011. Founded by Neil Malhotra, the club pitch was Terry Fox Athletic Facility in Mooney's Bay Park. In April 2012, the club announced it would no longer field a team in future seasons. Head coach Shaun Anthony Harris led Capital City into 2011-12 season as head coach and technical director. Capital City FC opened with a 2-0 loss on May 20, 2011 vs Toronto Croatia. The team quickly rebounded with a successful road trip