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Austral Islands -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) |
 | | The Austral Islands are the southernmost group of islands in (A French overseas possession in the South Pacific) French Polynesia, sometimes also called the "Tubuai Islands", after one of the main islands. |
 | | The main islands, from northwest to southeast are, Îles Maria, Rimatara, Rurutu, (Click link for more info and facts about Tubuai) Tubuai, Raevavae, (Click link for more info and facts about Rapa) Rapa and Marotiri, of which Îles Maria and Marotiri are uninhabited (and not capable of sustaining permanent habitation). |
 | | Note that Rapa and Marotiri are technically not part of the Austral Islands, and are included only for matters of political and geographical expediency. |
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