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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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THE PACIFIC ISLANDSChapter 25 section 2
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Big and small High Islands and Low Islands
BORA BORA AND FAKARAVA
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Volcanic Islands Atolls-Small, ring shaped coral islands that surround a lagoon
HISTORY
People began settling at least 35,000 years ago.
Europeans encountered the islands in the 1500s.
HISTORY
By the 1800s, European powers controlled most of the islands
In WWII, the islands were scene of tough battles
HISTORY
Many islands gained independence, but United States, France, and New Zealand still have territories
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Close to 9 million people Most are descendants of
original settlers Most are Christian
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Fishing, tourism, and agriculture are main industries
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
Many live in ancient villages
Hold traditional ceremonies
ISSUES TODAY
Isolation hinders trade
Developing economies
ISSUES TODAY
Health problems from nuclear testing
ISSUES TODAY
Climate change
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