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What is the basis for classifying pacific islands as melanesian polynesian or micronesian?
Pacific islands are classified as Melanesian, Polynesian, or Micronesian based on their geographical location, cultural practices, and linguistic similarities. Melanesia encompasses islands from New Guinea to Fiji, characterized by diverse languages and cultural traditions. Polynesia includes islands from Hawaii to Easter Island, known for a shared cultural heritage and language roots. Micronesia consists of islands in the northwestern Pacific, featuring distinct cultural traits and languages influenced by both indigenous and colonial histories.
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Why does the Philippines has different climate?
because they are allegedly part of Micronesia, have many islands, and are located farther south near the other Micronesian, Melanesian, and Polynesian islands
What are people called in Solomon Islands today?
They are called Solomon Islanders. The ethnic make-up is: Melanesian - 94.5%; Polynesian - 3%; Micronesian - 1.2%; and Chinese are about 1,000 strong.
Where are the Micronesian and Polynesian islands located?
The Polynesian Islands are a loose group of atolls and islands in the south west Pacific: they are part of Oceania, which is not a continent, but a region.
Vanuatu in which continent?
Not a continent-but a group of islands. Usually referred to as part of Oceania. Note Vanuatu is a Melanesian nation - not Polynesian as per the above photo!
What islands are polynesian?
The Polynesian Islands are in the Pacific Ocean.
What ocean are Polynesian islands?
The Polynesian Islands are in the Pacific Ocean.
Who settled the polynesian islands?
Polynesian seafarers.
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.
Are there crocodiles in Micronesia?
There are saltwater crocodiles on several Micronesian islands, especially on the islands of Palau (Belau)
Where did Hawaiians' dark skin originate Could they have come from an Indian decent?
If you are referring to the Native Hawaiians/Polynesians they have darker skin tone because they are a cross between east Asian which explains their characteristic upslant to their eyes and Micronesian and Melanesian.
What is another name for pacific islands?
polynesian islands
Which region or group is least active in world trade?
The Micronesian Islands
