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Line Islands
(Encyclopedia) Line Islands or Equatorial Islands, coral group, 43 sq mi (111 sq km), central and S Pacific. Once valuable for their guano deposits, the islands now have coconut groves, airfields,…Sir Raymond Firth 2002 Deaths
Sir Raymond FirthAge: 100 British social anthropologist who was an expert on Polynesian culture, focusing on its social organization and economic systems. Died: London, Feb. 22, 2002María…Paul Gauguin
Name at birth: Eugéne Henri Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin was a French painter of the late 19th century, known for his bold colors, primitive style and paintings of young Polynesian girls. Born in Paris,…Tonga Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Tonga Index: Geography People History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Tonga Relations GEOGRAPHYTonga is an archipelago…Pacific Islands & Australia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
The Pacific Islands are a collection of beautiful and diverse countries and territories located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. These islands are known for their stunning natural beauty, rich…Hawaii
Hawaii State Information Capital: Honolulu (on Oahu) Official Name: Hawaii Organized as territory/republic: Republic, 1893; Territory, 1900 Entered Union (rank): August 21, 1959 (50th state)…