Region reference · Oceania

Polynesia

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A first look at Polynesia

Polynesia is the most far-flung, easterly region of Oceania. A collection of island paradises, many aspects of Polynesian cultures have been exported around the world through media and tourism campaigns. Some parts are easily connected to the rest of the world, while other parts are quite isolated. From towering volcanoes to endless flat beaches, there's something for…

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