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Micronesia
Made up of thousands of small islands, Micronesia is a region in the western Pacific Ocean.
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What country is the island palau owned by?
Palau is a tiny country consisting of several hundred islands, lying to the east of the Philippines. Its largest island is Babelthuap (Babeldaob). Other important islands include Koror and Peleliu. In 2006 the seat of government was changed from Koror to Melekeok on Babelthuap. Palau's rock islands are world famous for their natural beauty. For many years Palau belonged to a group of islands governed by the US. Palau is still heavily dependent on US aid.
What continent is micronesia located in?
Micronesia consists of thousands of islands in the Pacific Ocean. They are not politically connected to any continent, but are sometimes associated with Australia.
Is palau part of the Federated States of Micronesia?
To the best of my knowledge, NO! Both countries are part of the region called "Micronesia," but "Micronesia" is not a country/state/nation, just a region. However, the "Federated States of Micronesia" IS a state/country, as is Palau. Two DIFFERENT countries to be exact. I think an similar example is how Canada is part of (North) America, yet it is definitely NOT part of the United States of America.
this girl was born and she was really big and then she fell into the ocean and her body part became the islands, not kidding i watched the video in class!
Things that they do in Micronesia that start with the letter K?
The island in Micronesia are similar to the rest of the world. People there "kiss" just like other people. They also "kneel to pray" and "know how to have fun".
fishing processing
Does Belau belong in the Melanesia Micronesia or Polynesia?
the republic of belau belongs with the melanesia.....
The name of money used in Palau customs (sioukang) is called "Bachel". U.S currency is used on daily exchange of goods and services.
What is the tribe Big Man all about?
The term Big Man refers to a highly influential member of a tribe in Polynesia and Melanesia. This leader in turn provides his followers with protection and economic assistance.
How do the people of Palau live?
Palauishly
These carbon based life forms are able to harvest the power of the sun by consuming other carbon based life forms. As a top predator, the Palauans consume and extract energy from smaller plants and animals through a complex chemical process. These smaller plants and animals feed on even smaller animals bringing us to photosynthesis, which is the harvesting of the suns rays. So in short, the Palauans live by eating the sun.
Where did Micronesia people come from?
The micronesians can trace their origins from a mixture of Melanisan, Flipino and Polynesian migrants during ancient times.
An atoll is a coral island that encircles a lagoon partially or completely.
Yaren, is a district and constituency of the Pacific nation of Nauru. It is the capital of Nauru.
Yaren does not have an atoll, but instead is a part of an island in Micronesia.
Palau is a Pacific island at about 134.5° east longitude by 7.5° north latitude, east of the Philippine island of Mindanao and north of the western border of the Indonesian province of Papua.
Who was the President of Palau in 2003?
Thomas Esang Remengesau, Jr.was the President of Palau in 2003.
Tommy Remengesau was the 6th President of Palau from 2001 January 1 to 2009 January 15. Palau's constitution only allows a president to be re-elected consecutively once, so he could not yet stand election for president in 2008.
Johnson Torbiong became the 7th President of Palau, and stood for re-election against Remengesau in 2012. Remengesau won the 2012 election winning 58% to 42%, and become the 8th President of Palau on 2013 January 17th.
Tommy Remengesau's father, Thomas Remengesau Sr. was also a politician and was Vice President twice, as well as the acting President following the assassination of the first president and the suicide of the third president.
