SPREP Pacific Environment Information Network (PEIN)
… Area was created in 1996 on the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Its main purpose is to conserve biodiversity for the … Information Network (PEIN) … conservation area - cook islands … environment - cook islands … natural resources …
SPREP Pacific Environment Information Network (PEIN)
… Traditional way of life in the pacific islands in the expression of each and everybody's identity. …
SPREP Pacific Environment Information Network (PEIN)
Estimates vary but Nauru has probably been occupied for at least 3000 years. Although the people are considered Micronesians. the island was probably discovered by different ethnic groups at different times - there are indications of both Melanesian and Polynesian influences - and their descendents combined to form today's ethnic Nauruans. The language of Nauru is unique and gives few hints of its origins. Traditional Nauru society
is matrilineal and is based on 12 tribal grouping.
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