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Q: Why are there so many island nations in the South Pacific?
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In what ocean is the only island state located?

There are many island states (states completely surrounded by ocean). A majority of them are in the Pacific Ocean. Most are parts of island nations (nations consisting completely of islands), but some are states of continental nations, such as Hawaii, U.S.A. in the Pacific Ocean, Penang, Malaysia in the Indian Ocean, and Tasmania, Australia, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.


How many island nations are there in the south and east Asia region?

10


How many island are there in Easter Island?

There is only one island in Easter Island. It is a small, remote island located in the South Pacific Ocean.


Is every country in the world located within a continent?

No, there are many island nations (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_island_countries), though many of these are grouped with nearby continents (Malta, Ireland and the United Kingdom are usually grouped with Europe, though they are island nations). Oceania is used as a continent-level group name for Pacific Ocean island nations and territories.


Is Easter Island a monument?

Easter Island is an island in the Pacific Ocean known for its monumental statues called moai. These statues are considered to be both cultural and archaeological monuments.


Where is the island of Tanna located?

The island of Tanna, or Tana, is located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is one of many islands of the country of Vanuatu and located in the southern part of Vanuatu.


Pacific island tradition?

A pacfic island tradition is tatooing. This is used in many places around the pacific.


Why does polynesia mean many islands?

It derives from the Greek words for 'Many Islands' and refers to a triangle in the Pacific Ocean formed by New Zealand in the south, Hawaii in the north and Easter Island in the east.


In what ocean can Polynesia be found?

The island nation of Polynesia is found spread across a vast area of the south Pacific ocean. It is found closer to the south-eastern area of the Pacific to the north west of New Zealand and consists of many islands.


How many nations are in South America?

there in 5000 nations live in south America . "Dr.Mohsen.tJafari" there are 5,000 nations that live through out south America


A name of an island that starts with a n?

Islands starting with "N" * Negros Island, central Philippined * Nantucket Island, South Eastern Massachusetts, South of Cape Cod * Naura Island, west Pacific, south of the equator * New Providence Island, Bahamas


How many islands are part of the Commonwealth?

Twenty-one island nations are members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Many of those consist of more than one island, and many other members also include islands, although they are not considered to be island nations.