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The Pacific Islands

The Pacific Islands. Chapter 25 section 2. Big and small High Islands and Low Islands. Physical Geography. Bora Bora and Fakarava. Volcanic Islands Atolls-Small, ring shaped coral islands that surround a lagoon. Physical Geography. People began settling at least 35,000 years ago.

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The Pacific Islands

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  1. The Pacific Islands Chapter 25 section 2

  2. Big and small • High Islands and Low Islands Physical Geography

  3. Bora Bora and Fakarava

  4. Volcanic Islands • Atolls-Small, ring shaped coral islands that surround a lagoon Physical Geography

  5. People began settling at least 35,000 years ago. • Europeans encountered the islands in the 1500s. History

  6. By the 1800s, European powers controlled most of the islands • In WWII, the islands were scene of tough battles History

  7. Many islands gained independence, but United States, France, and New Zealand still have territories History

  8. Close to 9 million people • Most are descendants of original settlers • Most are Christian People and Culture

  9. Fishing, tourism, and agriculture are main industries People and Culture

  10. Many live in ancient villages • Hold traditional ceremonies People and Culture

  11. Isolation hinders trade • Developing economies Issues Today

  12. Health problems from nuclear testing Issues Today

  13. Climate change Issues Today

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