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  Bass Islands (French Polynesia) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bass Islands (French: Îles (de) Bass or Îlots (de) Bass) consist primarily of Rapa (27°35′00″S, 144°20′00″W) and Marotiri (27°55′00″S, 143°26′00″W).
Geologically, the Bass Islands are distinguished from the Austral Islands in that their vulcanism appears to be much more recent.
Culturally, the Bass Islands appear to have been colonized about the same time as Tahiti and the Marquesas, and the culture and language (Rapan) appear to have diverged about the same time as well, indicating that they developed in relative isolation almost from the time of first settlement.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bass_Islands_(French_Polynesia)   (208 words)

  
 Austral Islands (French Polynesia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The Territorial Government decree of 4 December 1985 governing the display of the flag of French Polynesia stipulates that the flags of the archipelagos and islands of French Polynesia may be flown next to the Territorial and National flags.
The flag of the Austral Islands, of ratio 2:3, is vertically divided red-white-red (1:3:1) with a blue emblem in the white stripe.
The five stars represent the five high islands constituting the Austral Islands and the penu is the symbol of the archipelago.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/pf-au.html   (360 words)

  
 French Polynesia_David Tykol
True to form, that island would keep its secrets from me. Still, my stay in French Polynesia would hold plenty of surprises, one occurring while I was standing in four feet of water.
French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France, comprises about 130 islands and lies in the Pacific roughly halfway between South America and Australia.
On Tahaa we were given an island tour by Edwin and Jacqueline Mama (Tahaa Tour Excursion, B.P. 122 Haamene Tahaa, 98734, French Polynesia; phone/fax [689] 65-62-18 or mobile phone 79-27-56), who charge CFP3,500 (near $35) per person for a half-day tour in a 4-wheel-drive.
www.intltravelnews.com /French_Polynesia.htm   (2142 words)

  
 aranui - Freighter to Paradise
The 141 square kilometers (54 square miles) of land surface in the Austral Islands is home to some 6,400 Polynesians, who live peaceful lives in their attractive villages, where their houses and churches are usually built of coral limestone or concrete.
Islands of quiet beauty, peace and pride; these are Polynesia's Temperate Isles, waiting to be discovered.
Even though this lonely island almost at the bottom of the world is difficult to reach, there are still venturesome souls who heed the call to those far away places.
www.aranui.com /AustralIslands.htm   (1019 words)

  
 France in History and French Historic Events in the Arkansas Encyclopedia Encyclopedia of Arkansas Arkansas History ...
Though the French monarchy is often dated to the 5th century, France's continuous existence as a separate entity begins with the 9th-century division of Charlemagne's Frankish empire into an eastern and a western part.
French Revolution established a Republic, in a period of increasingly radical change that began in 1789.
They continue to use the French Pacific Franc as their currency, which was unaffected by the French franc's replacement by the Euro in 2002.
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 French Polynesia travel guide - Wikitravel
French Polynesia (Polynesie Francaise, [1]) is an archipelago of islands that is an overseas dependent territory of France in the South Pacific Ocean about one-half of the way from South America to Australia.
French Polynesia has a very remote position in the South Pacific Ocean, so unless you are already there, flying is the only option.
The flagcarrier of French Polynesia is Air Tahiti Nui and the main airport and regional hub is Papeete.
wikitravel.org /en/French_Polynesia   (937 words)

  
 Oceania Cruise - Earth Point
It is situated in the south-western part of the Pacific and covers the eastern part of the New Guinea island and the nearby islands, Bismark archipelago (with biggest islands New Britain and New Irland), the northern part of the Solomon Islands (the island Bougainville and Buka), the islands D'Antrkasto and many others.
The capital is Papeete (on the Tahiti island) and the currency is CFP franc.
Republic of Nauru is a phosphate rock island, situated in the south-western part of the Pacific, surrounded by a coral reef, with territory of 21 sq.
earthpoint.informbank.com /articles/countries/oceania-cruise.htm   (989 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Islands and castles draw tourists to St. Lawrence River region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
From the Canadian side, at Brockville and Rockport, 1000 Islands Seaway Cruises and Heritage 1000 Islands Cruises, www.1000islandscruises.com, 800-353-3157; and from Ivy Lea and Gananoque, Ontario, the Gananoque Boat Line, www.ganboatline.com, 888-717-4837.
Islands named Howe and Carleton, Grenadier and Bostwick, and even assemblages of islands such as the Admiralty Group of 64 islands give visitors great views of the river and other islands and plenty of opportunities to hike or boat.
It was a draw for French fur trappers in the 17th century and served as a battleground during the War of 1812.
www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2006-07-31-thousand-islands_x.htm   (1154 words)

  
 French Polynesia Subdivisions
Paraskevas Renesis writes that the status of French Polynesia was changed from territoire d'outre-mer (overseas territory) to pays d'outre-mer (overseas country) by Law 2004-192 of 2004-02-27, signed by the president on 2004-03-01.
Leeward Islands extends from Bellinghausen Island and the Îles Scilly in the west to Raiatea and Huahine in the east.
Marquesas Islands extends from Eiao and Hatutu in the northwest to Fatu Hiva in the southeast.
www.statoids.com /upf.html   (760 words)

  
 Politics of French Polynesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The President of the French Republic is represented by the High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia (Haut-Commissaire de la République en Polynésie française).
French Polynesia elects the Assembly of French Polynesia (Assemblée de la Polynésie française), the unicameral legislature on the territorial level.
The members of the Assembly of French Polynesia are elected in 6 different electoral districts or electoral circumscriptions (French: circonscriptions électorales) which slightly differ from the administrative subdivisions (subdivisions administratives) on the Tuamotus and the Gambier Islands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_French_Polynesia   (672 words)

  
 Polynesia
For first-timers to the islands, this cruise might be a good way to absorb the ambiance of French Polynesia in a few short days.
Tahiti, with its rainforest-covered valleys and lush mountain peaks, is the largest of 130 islands and atolls that comprise the five archipelagoes which form French Polynesia.
The islands are volcanic in origin and many of the atolls or motus are of coral formation.
www.larsenoutdoors.com /html/polynesia.html   (1375 words)

  
 French Polynesia travel guide - MaxTravelz
The territory of French Polynesia has about the same surface as the European Union but the combined land area (all islands and atolls) is just about the size of Mallorca.
French Polynesia, and Air Moorea makes the short hop to Moorea several times daily.
French Polynesia is one of the few places within practical sailing distance of the Pitcairn Islands.
www.maxtravelz.com /travel-guides/French_Polynesia.html   (935 words)

  
 Bass Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Bass Island is the largest of the islands, followed closely by North Bass Island and Middle Bass Island.
At their closest points, Middle Bass Island is approximately 0.5 mi (0.8 km) north of South Bass Island and North Bass Island is approximately 1.0 mi (1.6 km) north of Middle Bass Island.
The village of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island is a popular tourist stop during the summer.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bass_Islands   (242 words)

  
 Sea Bass Official Home Page and Web Site of Sea Bass   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The Black sea bass (Centropristis striata, family Serranidae) is the common name of a species of fish whose range is eastern coast of the United States.
The Giant sea bass (Stereolepsis gigas, family Percichthyidae) is a species of fish occurring off the coast of California.
Striped bass are members of the temperate bass family which include white perch and white bass.
www.seabass.ws   (525 words)

  
 An Introduction to Double Bass Playing (w/ color pictures) by Peter Tambroni (Book) in Education & Language
Its purpose is to add to the reader's knowledge and fill possible gaps in double bass study.
It is not an exhaustive double bass method nor is it intended to replace actual studies with a teacher.
It is designed as a resource for students, string teachers and college students who have some previous knowledge of the double bass.
www.lulu.com /content/314362   (223 words)

  
 Ahoy - Mac's Web Log-Early French Explorers of Australia-
But no, these early French explorers and their small ships were out pushing back the frontiers of exploration, seeking out new territory to chart and claim for France, to expand her colonial empire.
It is interesting that this island became a common thread woven into the lives of several of the early French explorers, plus Matthew Flinders, all of whom were involved in the early exploration of Australia.
In 1785 he was appointed to lead a French expedition to the Pacific, many of the European nations, England, the Dutch, the Portuguese and the Spanish, all anxious to gain new territories, or the treasures from the East such as the spices, control and sale of which the Dutch had probably already gained a monopoly.
www.ahoy.tk-jk.net /macslog/EarlyFrenchExplorersofAus.html   (4442 words)

  
 MD Travel Health - French Polynesia - vaccinations, safety, and other medical advice
Yellow fever vaccine is required for all travelers greater than one year of age arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas, but is not recommended or required otherwise.
All travelers should bring along an antibiotic and an antidiarrheal drug to be started promptly if significant diarrhea occurs, defined as three or more loose stools in an 8-hour period or five or more loose stools in a 24-hour period, especially if accompanied by nausea, vomiting, cramps, fever or blood in the stool.
Those who become ill on one of the less populated or more remote islands are generally evacuated to Tahiti.
www.mdtravelhealth.com /destinations/oceania/french_polynesia.html   (2735 words)

  
 French Polynesia Fishing - Articles and Reports
Below are articles we have published in the last 4 years on French Polynesia Fishing in the 20 year history of the Angling Report Newsletter.
French Polynesia Fishing - Tetiaroa, Tahiti - Water: Multiple flats within 10 to 15 minutes of main lodge.
Fishing French Polynesia - Tahiti, Tuamotus - Water: Fatiarava to Rangiroa - Specific Area: Flats in the inner lagoons and outer edges.
www.anglingreport.com /French_Polynesia_Fishing.cfm   (529 words)

  
 Islands in the Sun
Dive shops on most islands schedule two sessions of diving each day: one in the morning and one in mid-afternoon.
Since dives are frequently deeper than 60 feet, this allows time for the required surface interval, as well as time to enjoy the facilities of your island resort.
Above the surface, this lush island with a rugged volcanic interior is a fascinating playground...
www.islandsinthesun.com /vacation/119   (623 words)

  
 Natty Bass Live - Free Music Downloads - MP3 Downloads - Download.com Music
NATTY BASS LIVE is an astonished metal aloy moulded beside great artists in styles like punk, techno, rock and free jazz.
Reinforced by a stickler sound engineer and by those heterogeneous experiences, NATTY BASS LIVE reveals itself as a hammering swingy mix which's meter is blocked between 110 and 185 BPM.
Because if the NATTY BASS LIVE is a cheerful call of the dance floors' uprising, it also is a great cross breeding of jungle, Drum and Bass and breakbeat which can be sampled the most "soundmaniac" way it can be.
music.download.com /nattybasslive/3600-10541-100811060.html   (326 words)

  
 Islands.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Jersey's surplus of World War II sites and exhibits includes the Island Fortress Occupation Museum, the Channel Islands Military Museum, and the amazingly restored tunnel complex of the German Underground Hospital (tel.
Shell collectors are right in their element on Herm's Shell Beach, which is paved with tiny broken shells the Gulf Stream washes ashore.
Highlights include locally caught brill and sea bass, wonderful local produce, excellent French wines, and some of the world's richest ice cream.
www.islands.com /articles/b01032003.asp?island=jersey   (723 words)

  
 IndoBasses
Small, medium, and large specimens (6, 12, 16" respectively), in the Red Sea, Hawai'i and French Polynesia.
You might think "fasciated" might be a better common name for this Bass, until seeing how changeable its coloring is in the wild.
A gorgeous male in the Singapore Aquarium, Sentosa Island and N. Sulawesi males and females from the last.
www.wetwebmedia.com /indobasses.htm   (841 words)

  
 Hawaii Game Fishing Guide
The Big Island game fishing industry is centred around the picturesque Honokohau Marina just outside the seaside town of Kailua on the west coast of the Big Island.
Like the rest of Hawaii, the blue waters on the calmer Leeward sides of the island are most popular with tourist game fishing charters which troll along ledges between 1000 and 2000 fathoms for Marlin which is fished year round.
Maui game fishing is excellent off the West Coast of the island with large fleets of game fishing charters at Maalaea Harbour and a smaller fleet at Lahaina harbour.
www.hawaii.islands-travel.com /game-fishing.html   (460 words)

  
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The “French Polynesia” designation took place in 1843 when the Society Islands, with Tahiti as the capitol, were colonized by the French.
The inhabitants of these islands are a blend of American, Korean, Filipino and Carolinian and the indigenous people known as Chamorro.
The name of the dance, “Lehp” may drive from the English marching command “left.” Watch: JVC #29-3, “Stick dance.” This dance from the Caroline Islands was originally a tribute dance from when the islands were ruled by the Yap Empire (centered on the Yap Islands).
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 Hotel Industry News :: Hotel News Resource
Beachcomber Inter-Continental Resort is on the sister island to Tahiti, Moorea, which counts among her eight mountains Routi at an altitude if 900m and the unique Moua Puta (Pierced Mountain).
BHR is the hotel business of Bass PLC — an international hospitality and leisure group operating in hotels, leisure retailing and branded drinks — which in its hotels and resorts, hosts more than 150 million guests each year.
Bass Hotels & Resorts® [LON:BAS, NYSE:BAS (ADRs)], the hotel business of Bass PLC of the United Kingdom, owns, operates or franchises more than 3,000 hotels and over 500,000 guest rooms in almost 100 countries and territories.
www.hotelnewsresource.com /article2403.html   (889 words)

  
 CPTM Scheduling a unique 8 day fieghter cruise to austral islands on 207-passenger-freighter Aranui 3 - Cruise ...
The five Austral Islands, located on the Tropic of Capricorn, are
third of the island's population, sing traditional songs.
Bass Islands have a different geological, linguistic and cultural
www.slashtravel.com /showthread.php?p=1161296#post1161296   (831 words)

  
 Creative Bass Homepage
The monthly Creative Bass Newsletter will only be sent to you with your consent.
A bass and guitar rest, so versatile, small and portable that it fits into your case or gig bag.
My own 30-year-experience and familiarity with most genres of bass guitar and double bass playing provides the foundation for my lessons.
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 Bass singles - Bass dating - Bass personals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Bass singles - Bass dating - Bass personals
Each year approximately 400,000 members tell us they found the person they were seeking on the site.
Browse our Bass personal ads, send an email and start a relationship with your match.
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 Fiji Islands Scuba Diving Resorts and Hotels - (TRAVELMAXIA.COM)
Tucked away in the Yasawa Islands Fiji, this paradise provides the perfect accommodation setting for your island holiday.
Considered to be the most beautiful island in Fiji and aptly named the Garden Island, it rightfully lives up to its name with tropical rain-forests, thick with vegetation and an array of indigenous flowers.
Enjoy magnificent cuisine and personalised service as you cruise to pristine beaches and palm fringed remote islands in warm lagoons, savour the bounty of the lovo feast, dance to the drums of the meke and sleep to the sound of surf on a distant reef.
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