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Fiji is part of Melanesia (even its often considered part of Polynesia) The original inhabitants are Melanesians, who have migrated from Vanuatu. (the biggest ethnic group are descendants from Indian labourers, brought by the British to work the sugar cane plantations.) Some of the smaller outer islands are populated by Polynesians, related to the Samoans, and others by small groups of Micronesians. The nearest country to Fiji is Tonga, belonging to Polynesia, and inhabited by Polynesians
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Three groups of the pacific islands?
Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia are three main cultural regions within the Pacific Islands. Micronesia includes islands like Guam and Palau, Melanesia includes Papua New Guinea and Fiji, and Polynesia includes Hawaii and Samoa. Each group has its own distinct culture, languages, and traditions.
Name three countries found in Oceania that are in the Pacific Ocean?
Three examples are: Fiji (in Melanesia) Kiribati (in Micronesia) Samoa (in Polynesia)
Is Polynesia the Pacific's most populous region?
No, Polynesia is not the most populous region in the Pacific. The most populous region in the Pacific is Melanesia, which includes countries like Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Is Fiji part of French Polynesia?
No it is not, it is part of Melanesia. It was a British Colony until 1970 (the Union Jack is still part of it's flag today).
Do Fijians hula?
Yes. Fiji is the cross road of Melanesia to the West and Polynesia to the East. Hula is performed by the Rotumans, Kioans, and Banabans in the Rabi Islands.
Is Fiji a melanesia?
Yes
What group of Islands are Fiji and Papua New Guinea?
Melanesia
What British colony in Melanesia that became independent in1974?
Fiji
Is Fiji in Melanesia?
Melanesia is a group of countries. Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea are all part of Melanesia. Fiji is the only Melanesian country with Polynesian admixture. These can easily be found in Rotuma, Rabi, Kioa, and Lau. These people have similar language and culture to that of Polynesian countries.
What geographic region is Australia a part of?
The country of Australia is the only country that occupies the continent of Australia. It is considered to be within the geographical region of Oceania and the political region of Australasia. It is also considered to be in the Asia-Pacific region. The region of Oceania occupies the South Pacific. Oceania includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia.
How many islands are there in Melanesia?
There are 5 islands in Melanesia. Solomon islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and Fiji :) Hope its helpful
What is the capital of melanesia?
There is no single capital for Melanesia, as it is a region in the South Pacific consisting of multiple countries with their own capitals. Some of the countries in Melanesia include Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji.
