Beqa, Fiji Created by: Aseri Matiavi
The Beqa Island resort is one of the small islands in Fiji. This is the place that is often on the traveling list for a honeymoon or for adventurous activities such as diving with sharks.
Beqa is an island located in the south of Fiji and it is widely known for the famous ‘’Fire Walkers”. It is approximately 15 square kilometers in size. The island has nine traditional villages where people travel by boat to get from one island to another. The people who live on the island are genuine villagers who are naturally sociable and welcoming.
Cook Islands Created by: Teenah Numanga
The capital island of the Cook Islands is 32 km long Raratonga island of a volcanic origin. The official language of Raratonga is English and the official language of the Cook Islands is Maori. The welcoming greeting is Kia Orana which simply means Hello. There is a population of 14,000 people in Rarotonga based on statistics from 2006.
The first settlers in Rarotonga were Polynesian people who arrived around 800 AD from the island of Tupua’I, now known as Tahiti or French Polynesia. These settlers traveled by ‘Vakas’ (giant double-hulled canoes) across the Pacific in search of new land.
FIJI Created by: Romika Kumar
Fiji is situated in the South Pacific about 1,100 nautical miles northeast of New Zealand, between Vanuatu in the west and Tonga in the east, and Tuvalu in the north of Fiji. Fiji has more than 322 islands. There are two main islands – Viti Levu and Vanua Levu with a population of almost 85% of the total population of Fiji.
Fiji is situated in the South Pacific about 1,100 nautical miles northeast of New Zealand, between Vanuatu in the west and Tonga in the east, and Tuvalu in the north of Fiji. Fiji has more than 322 islands. There are two main islands – Viti Levu and Vanua Levu with a population of almost 85% of the total population of Fiji.
Hawaii Created by : Bernard Suaava
Hawaii consists of eight main islands Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Kauai, and Niihau. It is the only USA state located in Oceania. It is positioned north of the equator, in the Northern hemisphere.
Hawaii consists of eight main islands Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Kauai, and Niihau. It is the only USA state located in Oceania. It is positioned north of the equator, in the Northern hemisphere. Hawaii consists of eight main islands Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Kauai, and Niihau. It is the only USA state located in Oceania.
Kiribati Created by: Tarimwe Mwea
Kiribati is a land famous for the white sandy beaches, and the waves crashing upon the shore, and with the most beautiful sunset. It is one of the smallest islands on Earth, with a lot of beautiful sites that no other islands or countries have. It is unique in its own culture, values, and tradition. In general, Kiribati is made up of 33 islands. It is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and a three hours flight from Fiji to Kiribati.
There are four main groups of the Kiribati Islands. There is Northern, Southern, the Middle group, and the Line and Phoenix Islands group. The Line and Phoenix Islands group is the farthest out, but much closer to Hawaii.
Macau Created by: Ho Yin Yeung (Alex)
Macau is a very popular city to visit. The interesting historical background and unique culture of Macau combine Chinese and Western culture. This city’s tourism has been promoted by the government which attracts more tourists to visit.
Macau is located in southern China. It is on the north coast of the South China Sea and in the western part of the Pearl River Delta. This city borders with Zhuhai city of Guangdong province in the north and it is 63 km away from the neighboring city Hong Kong in the east.
Moorea, French Polynesia Created by: Teka Dexter
In French Polynesia, the island of Moorea stands up magically out of the ocean like a huge temple – majestic mountains that get lost in the clouds, green waterfalls that run down the cliffs softened by ferns. The peaceful plains bordered with emerald green pinnacles give you the feeling of living in the realm of nature.
The bright blue lagoon of Moorea brings the romance of your dreams in the tropical seas. The bright colored houses, surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and birds of paradise or Tipanier bypass the crown island. Simple villages with a population of bon vivant who will recall that this is the true, happy life.
Papua New Guinea Created by: Ikal Salaiau
There are four regions in Papua New Guinea: Momase, Highlands, Southern, and New Guinea Islands. New Ireland is approximately 7,404 km2 of surface. The population is 120,000 people.
The first people arrived about 33,000 years ago on the beautiful island of New Ireland. They came from former Papua New Guinea. The arrival of the Lapita people happened the same year. There are three distinct cultural traditions that come from the people of New Ireland: Kabai, Malagan, and Tumbuan.
New South Wales, Australia Created by: Melemoala Fifita
New South Wales (NSW) is located in Australia. It is a place that creates memories for every visitor.
Australia was originally colonized by the British as a Penal Colony. Those sent there were usually tradesmen or farmers, so after serving their sentence they were given a pardon and a parcel of land. Many Australians take great pride in this and will even research which convict they descend from. The European prisoners lived together in tribes with the native Aboriginals.
New Zealand Created by: Irene Tawa
New Zealand is known for its picturesque landscapes. Tourists want to explore this country appealed by its beauty and adventurous lifestyle.
New Zealand is located in the Southern Hemisphere, about 2,000 kilometers east of Asia. It is made up of two mainlands parts – North Island and South Island and of around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is also a part of the Pacific Polynesia region. About 1,000 years ago, New Zealand was discovered by the explorer Kupe. He named New Zealand “Aotearoa”, A Land of the Long White Cloud. Kupe ventured across the Pacific to New Zealand on his Waka Hourua (voyaging canoe) from Hawaiiki.
Tahiti Created by: Feagaiga Mikaele
Tahiti is one of the places that people simply want to visit because of the beautiful landscape, beaches, and beautiful bungalows. The culture, dances, food and most importantly the people are something to be admired at. Tahiti has many beautiful and exotic sites, such as the beaches and mountains that attract many tourists to this beautiful place.
Tahiti is the largest island of the windward group of French Polynesia. It is located in the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean. It is divided into two parts known as Tahiti Nui, the bigger part in the northwestern side and Tahiti Iti, the smaller part in the Southeastern side.
TONGA Created by: Ofeina Ulunga
Tonga is one of the smallest, but the most beautiful island in the Pacific. Tonga is located near Fiji and New Zealand which only takes a three-hour flight from both countries to Tongatapu the main Island.
Tonga was discovered 3000 years ago when The Lapita people migrated from Southeast Asia. Tonga is the only remaining Kingdom in the Pacific ruled by the King – King Gorge Tupou the sixth. Tonga is also known as the Friendly Island named by Captain James Cook in his visit in 1773 because of the people’s hospitality and kindness. Tonga is unique in many things such as culture and people. Tourists are impressed when visiting. On Sundays, the whole island is very quiet and peaceful. Everyone goes to church and stores are closed, except for the Hospital and the Police station.
Visit Tongatapu, Tonga by Melemoala Fifta
Tonga is an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean located in the northeastern part of Australia and New Zealand. The capital of Tongatapu is Nuku’alofa. Tongatapu is one of the main islands in Tonga, and the destination that captivates the desire to be explored.
The Lapita people were the first people to inhabit Tonga 3000 years ago. The Tu’i Tonga was a sacred line of kings who ruled Tonga. One of the first navigators who came to Tonga was Captain James Cook. He named Tonga the ‘Friendly Islands, because of the natives who welcomed him kindly when he arrived.
Samoa Created by: Ailona Masoe
Samoa is an island located in the south of the equator and about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean. Samoa had been known as German Samoa then Western Samoa from 1962 to 1977. Western Samoa became simply Samoa, leaving out the word “western”.
The total land area is about 2,842 km2 (1,097 sq. mi) with a population of 198,909. The country consists of seven islands with two main islands which are known as Upolu and Savai’i and with four other small islands. The Apia City is located at Upolu and the Salelologa Town is another small city on the big island of Savai’i.
- Beqa, Fiji Created by: Aseri Matiavi
- Cook Islands Created by: Teenah Numanga
- FIJI Created by: Romika Kumar
- Hawaii Created by : Bernard Suaava
- Kiribati Created by: Tarimwe Mwea
- Macau Created by: Ho Yin Yeung (Alex)
- Moorea, French Polynesia Created by: Teka Dexter
- Papua New Guinea Created by: Ikal Salaiau
- New South Wales, Australia Created by: Melemoala Fifita
- New Zealand Created by: Irene Tawa
- Tahiti Created by: Feagaiga Mikaele
- TONGA Created by: Ofeina Ulunga
- Visit Tongatapu, Tonga by Melemoala Fifta
- Samoa Created by: Ailona Masoe