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Regions in Polynesia


Regions in Polynesia

Polynesia is comprised of the following island nations:
American Samoa
Cook Islands
Fifteen islands spread out over 2.2mn kilometers
Kiribati
The eastern two thirds of this sprawling island nation fall within the scope of Polynesia. Remote and poor, the sun rises first here every day.
French Polynesia
Includes three islands with a strong claim to being the most beautiful island in the world, Bora Bora, Tahiti and Moorea, but also Mururoa where the French carried out nuclear tests until 1996.
Niue
Just one flight a week, from Auckland.
Samoa
Two main volcanic islands with luxuriant vegetation, traditional culture and wonderful open-sided houses.
Tonga
The so-called “Friendly islands” and a Kingdom. But traditional and modern cultures are now clashing.
Tuvalu
One of the smallest countries in the world in terms of population.

It also includes smaller overseas territories of larger nations, including:
Baker and Howland Islands (USA)
Easter Island (Chile)
An isolated island with its amazing stone carvings.
Hawaii (USA)
Jarvis Island (USA)
Johnston Atoll (USA)
Midway Islands (USA)
Palmyra Atoll and Kingman Reef (USA)
Pitcairn Islands (UK)
With descendants of the Bounty mutineers.
Tokelau (New Zealand)
Wallis and Futuna (France)

New Zealand is often considered part of Polynesia both culturally and historically, but owing to its size, is covered in a separate article.

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