Transcript Oceania: Polynesia

By: Ty’yonna Grissom, Dehija Nelson, Bliss
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Information on Oceania
 Oceania is a culture region that includes about 25,00
islands In the pacific ocean.
 Oceania is made up of about 25,000 islands.
 It’s main islands are Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia.
Facts About Melanesia
 The islands of Melanesia are north and east of
Australia .
 The Biggest country in size is Papua New Guinea. A
little larger than California, the Country's 5 million
people make it Oceania's most populous island.
 Southeast of Papua New Guinea are 3 other
independent island countries , Solomon Islands, Fiji
Islands & Vantau.
 They are ruled by France.
Melanesia’s Natural Resources
 Most Melanesians' work on subsistence farms. Coffee,
Palm Oil, And Cacao are important exports. Cacao is a
tropical tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate.
Sugarcane is exported as sugar and molasses. Coconut
oil from copra, dried coconut meat, Is used To make
margarine, soap, and other products. Some
Melanesians islands hold rich mineral resources such
as gold, oil , copper, and nickel. Several Melanesian
islands export timber and fish. Melanesia is also
becoming a popular tourist destination.
People Of Melanesia
 Many Melanesians live in small villages, In houses
made of grass or other natural materials. In recent
years, People have built concrete houses to protect
themselves from tropical storms. Melanesians keep
strong ties to their local group and often hold on to
traditional ways. Only a small number live in cities.
Many of those living in cities have jobs in businesses
and government.
Melanesia's Government
 Today the people of South Asia control much of the
economy of the Fiji islands. Fijians of pacific descent
own most of the land. Conflict often Aries as the two
different groups struggle for the control of the
government.
Melanesia's Religion and Language
 Languages and religion are different as well. More than
700 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea alone.
People here speak a pidgin language formed by
combining parts of several different languages. People
speak English in the Fiji Islands, while French is the
main language of New Caledonia. Local traditional
religions are practiced, but Christianity is widespread.
The south Asian population is mostly Hindu.
Polynesia and its Countries
 Today Polynesia has three independent islands-Samoa,
Tonga, and Tuvalu. Other islands groups are under
French rule and are known as French Polynesia. Tahiti,
Polynesia's largest island, is part of this French-ruled
area. American Samoa, which is noticely under the
untied states territory, is also part of this region.
Polynesia and its facts
 Population:270,485
 Religons;protestant, catholic, other, and some people
have no religion.
 Government; Republic
 Gdp; 4.58 million
 Climate; tropical, but moderate
Polynesia and important places
 Some important places in Polynesia are Bora Bora,
Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Taha’a, Raiatea, Manhini,
Tikehau, Rangiroa, Fakarava, Marquesas, Raivavae,
Tubuai, Rurutu, and Mangareva. All these places are
great for vacation.
Micronesia Facts
 Government: Republic
 Founded In : 1986
 GNP Ranking : 180th
 GNP Per Capital : $ 1,920
 Currency : U.S. Dollar
 Literacy : 89%
 Infant Mortify : 30
 Primary Religions : Catholic, Protestant
Micronesia Countries
 Marshal Islands
 Papu
 Kiribati
 Maru
 BELONGS TO U.S.
 Mariana Island
 Guam
Questions
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Most Melanesians are from the _______?
How many languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?
Name the two islands that belong to the U.S.
Where is Melanesia located?
Open Response: Do you think Oceania is a good place to take
vacation?
What Season takes place in December, January and February in
Micronesia?
What is the largest country in Polynesia?
Polynesia has what type of government?
Today The people of ________ Control much of the economy of
The Fiji islands??
Oceania is made up of about how many islands?