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American Samoa Office of Tourism - Department of Commerce - The official site of the American Samoa Tourism Office offers a history of the islands, information on language and culture, maps, and even a link to today's weather forecast. Should you need to experience sunny, 80-degree beaches, this site offers everything you need to plan your family's vacation, too.
Chris Davis' French Polynesia - Tahiti, Bora Bora, scuba diving, sunken treasure, black pearls. Interested? You can check it all out here and also learn the history, holidays, customs, and lots of other interesting information about these tropical islands. There are also links to other pages about French Polynesia.
City of Sydney - Discover the history, art and culture of this fascinating city. The City of Sydney was established in 1842 and is a capital city council responsible for the Sydney CBD - the commercial, financial and cultural hub of the greater Sydney area. The City is pursuing the Living City vision by implementing a range of services, programs and initiatives to meet local needs as well as reflecting Sydney's position as Australia's premier city.
K-tour - New Caledonia - It's a good news/bad news thing for New Caledonia. This group of islands east of Australia in the South Pacific boasts more than 20 percent of the world's nickel resources. That's good. It's too bad that in recent years the world demand for nickel has been slowing down. Crank up your Web browser and head to the site with all the facts on this French territory, which contrasts high mountains and dense forests with sparkling lagoons and coral reefs.
Lonely Planet - Destination Australia - Lonely Planet, which publishes a travel book series, is based in Australia. So you might guess that they would create a terrific page about their home country--and they have! Here you will find photos and general information on Aussie government, culture, environment, and tourist destinations.
Lonely Planet - Destination New Zealand - So this Polynesian guy named Kupe finds it in A.D. 950, names it Aotearoa ("Land of the Long White Cloud"), then poof, a thousand years later we've got New Zealand! Where else can you take in the Golden Shears Sheep-Shearing Contest; watch the earth bubble, hiss, and spew; learn about a fascinating native people; and snow ski from June through August (that's their winter, you know)? This cybersampler gets you in the mood to visit (virtually or otherwise) with great slide shows, interactive maps, and other cool links (including the Mountain Biking in New Zealand page). The only thing missing on this techno tour is the country's friendly people. Just browse it!
Niue - Rock of Polynesia - What do passion fruit products, pawpaw, footballs, and stamps have in common? They are all exports of Niue. This is a tiny, self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand. Niue, one of the world's largest coral islands, is situated in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga.
Paradise Live - Papua New Guinea's official tourism site has a host of interesting tidbits about the country. Find descriptions of the four major regions, information about the culture, rainforests, wildlife, and offshore activities including fishing and diving. This primitive land with its isolated, rainforested mountains still holds many secrets even today due to its remote, rugged terrain.
Rob Kay's Fiji Guide - Fiji consists of over 300 islands of various sizes. If you visit, you'll find all sorts of fun things to do: kayaking, hiking to a volcano, sliding down a watery slope, bird watching, scuba diving, and surfing. The main attraction, though, according to this Web site's author, is the people of Fiji. He says, "Fijian customs reflect an utmost dignity and courtesy toward the visitor. There are ceremonies for every occasion, which may include the presentation of tabua (whale's teeth), food, or other gifts, or more commonly the drinking of yaqona (kava), the national beverage."
Tahiti Explorer - Maybe you've heard of Tahiti. It's the largest of the 115 islands that make up French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France. If you were going to imagine a perfect South Pacific island, this would be it: volcanoes in the background, lush plants and huts in the foreground. Ocean life all around includes sharks, dolphins, and coral reefs. This page has information about many of the French Polynesian islands, including the Marquesas, Moorea, Bora Bora, and more.
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