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Pacific Region

General links

Charting the Pacific (ABC)
- Links to countries of the Pacific region. Includes Map – Facts and figures – Government – Resources - History – Main issues.

CIA World Factbook
- Looks at Geography - People - Government - Economy - Communications - Transport - Military - Transnational issues

Countries in the Pacific
- Lonely Planet guide: includes Map - Fast facts - History - Climate - video and images

Pacific Region – Country profiles (Global Education)
- Links to countries of the Pacific region.
Topics: Land: Physical geography, Climate, Environment – People: Culture and identity, Health, Religion and beliefs, Food and shelter – Economy: Wealth and poverty, Education and work, Industries and products, Trade - Achievements and challenges - Links with Australia.

Pacific Stories Learning Interactive
- Interactive map. Topics: Environment - History - Culture - Trade - Marine life - Migration - Shipwrecks

SBS World Guide
- Select from: Fast facts - Geography - History - Politics - Economy



Geography

Effects of major storms on Pacific Islands
- Information on effects of tropical storms on the islands of the Pacific.

Natural disasters
- Links to information on cyclones, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis

Pacific Tsunami Museum
- Frequently asked questions and answers on tsunamis. Includes video.


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