because they are allegedly part of Micronesia, have many islands, and are located farther south near the other Micronesian, Melanesian, and Polynesian islands
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.
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.
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!
The Polynesian Islands are in the Pacific Ocean.
The Polynesian Islands are in the Pacific Ocean.
Polynesian seafarers.
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.
There are saltwater crocodiles on several Micronesian islands, especially on the islands of Palau (Belau)
polynesian islands
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.
The Micronesian Islands