Polynesia

Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania, made up of more than 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are termed Polynesians, sharing many similar traits including language family, culture, and beliefs.

History

Historically, the islands of Polynesia have been inhabited for many centuries, with the Polynesian cultural sphere developed over a period of thousands of years. The first settlers of Polynesia are believed to have arrived in the islands via canoe, navigating using the stars and other natural signs.

Geography

Polynesia is characterized by a small amount of land spread over a very large portion of the mid and southern Pacific Ocean. It includes three island groups: Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island, all of which are located at the corners of the Polynesian Triangle.

Culture

Polynesian culture is strongly tied to the natural environment. Traditional practices and knowledge are passed down through generations and include navigation, fishing, and agriculture techniques. Polynesian languages are part of the larger Austronesian language family.

Demographics

The population of Polynesia is estimated to be around 680,000, spread across a vast area of the Pacific Ocean. The most populous Polynesian countries are New Zealand, Hawaii, and French Polynesia.

See also

• Micronesia
• Melanesia
• Pacific Islander

External links

• Polynesia.com

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