2. By: Ty’yonna Grissom, Dehija Nelson, Bliss Forte.

3. Information on Oceania Oceania is a culture region that includes about 25,00 islands In the pacific ocean. Oceania is made up of about 25,000 islands. It’s main islands are Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia.

4. Facts About Melanesia The islands of Melanesia are north and east of Australia. The Biggest country in size is Papua New Guinea. A little larger than California, the Country's 5 million people make it Oceania's most populous island. Southeast of Papua New Guinea are 3 other independent island countries, Solomon Islands, Fiji Islands & Vantau. They are ruled by France.

5. Melanesia’s Natural Resources Most Melanesians' work on subsistence farms. Coffee, Palm Oil, And Cacao are important exports. Cacao is a tropical tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate. Sugarcane is exported as sugar and molasses. Coconut oil from copra, dried coconut meat, Is used To make margarine, soap, and other products. Some Melanesians islands hold rich mineral resources such as gold, oil, copper, and nickel. Several Melanesian islands export timber and fish. Melanesia is also becoming a popular tourist destination.

6. People Of Melanesia Many Melanesians live in small villages, In houses made of grass or other natural materials. In recent years, People have built concrete houses to protect themselves from tropical storms. Melanesians keep strong ties to their local group and often hold on to traditional ways. Only a small number live in cities. Many of those living in cities have jobs in businesses and government.

7. Melanesia's Government Today the people of South Asia control much of the economy of the Fiji islands. Fijians of pacific descent own most of the land. Conflict often Aries as the two different groups struggle for the control of the government.

8. Melanesia's Religion and Language Languages and religion are different as well. More than 700 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea alone. People here speak a pidgin language formed by combining parts of several different languages. People speak English in the Fiji Islands, while French is the main language of New Caledonia. Local traditional religions are practiced, but Christianity is widespread. The south Asian population is mostly Hindu.

9. Polynesia and its Countries Today Polynesia has three independent islands-Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu. Other islands groups are under French rule and are known as French Polynesia. Tahiti, Polynesia's largest island, is part of this French-ruled area. American Samoa, which is noticely under the untied states territory, is also part of this region.

10. Polynesia and its facts Population:270,485 Religons;protestant, catholic, other, and some people have no religion. Government; Republic Gdp; 4.58 million Climate; tropical, but moderate

11. Polynesia and important places Some important places in Polynesia are Bora Bora, Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Taha’a, Raiatea, Manhini, Tikehau, Rangiroa, Fakarava, Marquesas, Raivavae, Tubuai, Rurutu, and Mangareva. All these places are great for vacation.

12. Micronesia Facts Government: Republic Founded In : 1986 GNP Ranking : 180 th GNP Per Capital : $ 1,920 Currency : U.S. Dollar Literacy : 89% Infant Mortify : 30 Primary Religions : Catholic, Protestant

13. Micronesia Countries Marshal Islands Papu Kiribati Maru BELONGS TO U.S. Mariana Island Guam

14. Questions Most Melanesians are from the _______? How many languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea? Name the two islands that belong to the U.S. Where is Melanesia located? Open Response: Do you think Oceania is a good place to take vacation? What Season takes place in December, January and February in Micronesia? What is the largest country in Polynesia? Polynesia has what type of government? Today The people of ________ Control much of the economy of The Fiji islands?? Oceania is made up of about how many islands?