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2 days ago · A Majority have Polynesian and Melanesian ancestry. About one-half of the nation's population lives in Majuro and Ebeye Atolls. [122] [123] [124] [125] The official languages of the Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. Both languages are widely spoken. [126]
1 day ago · Polynesia[a] (UK: / ˌpɒlɪˈniːziə / POL-in-EE-zee-ə, US: /- ˈniːʒə / -EE-zhə) is a subregion of Oceania, made up of more than 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are called Polynesians.
2 days ago · Easter Island - Rapa Nui, Moai, Polynesian: The island’s population represents the easternmost settlement of a basically Polynesian subgroup that probably derived from the Marquesas group.
1 day ago · Amidst the lush landscapes and vibrant culture of Hawaii, a centuries-old healing tradition known as Walaau Therapy invites us to explore the transformative power of words and the wisdom of indigenous practices. This ancient approach to healing through talk has been passed down through generations, offering a unique perspective on mental and ...
3 days ago · Palau, [a] officially the Republic of Palau, [b][7] is an island country in the Micronesia subregion of Oceania in the western Pacific. The republic consists of approximately 340 islands and connects the western chain of the Caroline Islands with parts of the Federated States of Micronesia.
3 days ago · Palau, country in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of some 340 coral and volcanic islands perched on the Kyushu-Palau Ridge. The Palau (also spelled Belau or Pelew) archipelago lies in the southwest corner of Micronesia, with Guam 830 miles (1,330 km) to the northeast, New Guinea 400 miles (650 km) to the south, and the ...
1 day ago · French Polynesia - Tahiti, Oceania, Colonization: This section focuses specifically on the history and development of the area and country now known as French Polynesia. For a discussion of the history of French Polynesia in its broader, regional context, see Pacific Islands.
