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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 are common surnames in Palau?

Palau is a small island in the Pacific Ocean. There is no record of a national or common surname for this small nation. People from this island are called Palauan.

What do palau people wear?

they wear partly used clothes (men) and the women wear mu'mus and sometimes NO CLOTHES...! (located in Micronesia books at your school library in the Hawaiian section or at the public library) PALAU PEOPLE CLOTHES (Micronesian)

How can you take ice from Antarctica to different countries?

You take a bucket and a spoon. You take the spoon, scoop out ice and put it into a bucket. Then you freeze it and bring it to a country!!

Where are the palau islands found?

In Oceania. Palau consists of more than 500 Pacific Ocean islands in the Caroline chain; only eight of the islands are permanently inhabited. The Palau archipelago stretches over l50 miles and has 188 square miles of dry land. The capital of Palau, Koror, lies 3,997 miles west/southwest of Honolulu; 8l3 miles south of Guam; and 530 miles from Manila.

What direction would you travel if you flew from Tonga to Palau?

When flying from Tonga to Palau, the plane would fly Northwest. There is about 3,943 miles between Tonga and Palau.

What are the different races in Micronesia?

The people of Micronesia are described as "Micronesian" and more akin to Polynesians than Melanesians, but having Mongoloid traces. Micronesia is in the North West division of Oceania and includes the Mariana, Caroline, Marshall and Gilbert Island groups.

Is chamorro micronesian?

No because the chamorr Isles. such as GUAM AND SAIPAN ARE PART OF THE MARIYANAS. The reason they say that is because the chukies people had to move to Guam and Saipan because it is roach infested and bad climate and houses. So they move to the better islands.

No because the chamorr Isles. such as GUAM AND SAIPAN ARE PART OF THE MARIYANAS. The reason they say that is because the chukies people had to move to Guam and Saipan because it is roach infested and bad climate and houses. So they move to the better islands.

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WRONG. There are three subregions or categories of islands in the Pacific Ocean: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Guam is part of the chain of islands known as the Mariana Islands, which is part of Micronesia, the subregion of Oceania known for thousands of small islands in the Western Pacific Ocean.

-The people today form many ethnicities, but are all descended from and belong to the Micronesian culture.

-The native languages of the various Micronesian indigenous people are also classified under the Austronesian language family.

Where are Republic of Palau coins minted?

Although an independent country, the Republic of Palau uses the US Dollar as its currency. Those coins are minted at the various US Mints.

Palau also issues "Republic of Palau" thematic collector coins, also minted at US mints.

Which number of season of survivor is micronesia?

Micronesia was season 16 of Survivor. It ran from February to May of 2008.

What are the exports of Micronesia?

For starters, a large amount of the worlds tuna is being fished out of the Micronesian Region and being exported to countries such as Japan, and the US.

Who was the President of Micronesia in 2008?

Thomas Esang Remengesau, Jr.was the President of Palau in 2006.

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.

What countries border Palau?

Palau shares maritime (ocean) boundaries with Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

Are there crocodiles in Micronesia?

There are saltwater crocodiles on several Micronesian islands, especially on the islands of Palau (Belau)

What is the marriage like in Palau?

If you'd get married, you'd probably go to a court and get papers signed to be legally married. Unless you are christian or catholic, otherwise you'd get married in a court.=p bleh bleh

Flight time from Texas to palau?

For direct flights, about 16 hours flying time from DFW. This is time 'in the air' and excludes ground activities.

How do you pronounce Palau?

If you mean Palau, in Sardinia, Italy, this is the correct pronunciation:

http://www.pronounceitright.com/pronuncia.php?id_pronuncia=5755

What is the main religion for Micronesia?

The Force is with them...78.5647 of Micronesian tribes look to the Force for guidance. They offer their newly grown rose thorns to decorate their hyperdrives. Deep within the volcano on the central island...lies the Millenium Falcon.

Who won survivor Philippines Palau season 2?

Amanda Coolley Van Cooll was the winner of Season 2 of Survivor Philippines.