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	Tuamotus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Tuamotus (French: Îles Tuamotu or officially Archipel des Tuamotu) are the largest chain of atolls in the world, spanning an area of the Pacific Ocean roughly the size of Western Europe.
		The islands/communes in the western part of the Tuamotus form the electoral circumscription of the Islands Tuamotu-West (circonscription électorale des Îles Tuamotu Ouest), a separate electoral district for the Assembly of French Polynesia, with the 5 communes Arutua, Fakarava, Manihi, Rangiroa and Takaroa in the western part of the Tuamotus.
		Although geographically part of the Tuamotus, the Gambier Islands, at the southeastern extreme of the archipelago, are geologically and culturally distinct.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tuamotu_Islands (928 words)

	Viaggiatore \| Country Guide \| Tuamotu Islands - An Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Tuamotu Islands are located in the south Pacific Ocean and are part of the French Polynesia group - The main islands in the Tuamotu group are Fakarava, Manihi, Rangiroa and Tikehau - The Tuamotu Islands are the most remote of the French Polynesian islands and thus not frequently by tourists.
		The real magnet to the island is its scuba diving which still holds its share of excitement in the virtually untouched spots where there is to be found a concentration of lagoon and ocean fish such as loach, meru, barracuda, rays and the highly memorable hammerhead and tiger sharks.
		Life for the 15,000 residents of the Tuamotus is very simple and the people live in harmony with the sky, the sea, the lagoon and the creatures that reside within the waters and on the beaches.
	www.tuamotu.org (559 words)

	Tuamotus -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Today the most important source of income in the Tuamotus is from the cultivation of fl (A smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel) pearls and the preparation of (The dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted) copra.
		All of the islands of the Tuamotus are coral "low islands": essentially high sand bars built upon coral (A submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water) reefs.
		The Tuamotus were first "discovered" for (A native or inhabitant of Europe) Europeans by the (In earlier times, a person who explored by ship) navigator (Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)) Ferdinand Magellan, during his circumglobal voyage in 1521.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/tu/tuamotus.htm (1383 words)

	Tuamotu Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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		Islands Trust Federation of local island governments with a mandate (from the Islands Trust Act) to make land use decisions that will "preserve and protect" the islands.
		Tusket Islands A description and history of the islands, featuring location, lighthouses and economics.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Tuamotu_Islands.html (372 words)

	French Polynesia, Tuamotu Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Tuamotu is an archipelago comprising 78 low islands or coral atolls scattered over several hundred miles of the eastern Pacific.
		Rangiroa, with its 42 mile long by 16 mile wide turquoise lagoon, is the largest atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago and the second largest in the world.
		Manihi is an atoll 312 miles northeast of Tahiti in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /fr_polynesia/about_destin/tuamotu_isl.html (545 words)

	AllRefer.com - Tuamotu Archipelago (Pacific Islands Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		The islands have coconut, pandanus, and breadfruit trees and produce pearl shell and copra.
		The islands were visited by the Spanish in 1606, came under a French protectorate in 1844, and were annexed by France in 1881.
		A small part of the group is governed with the Gambier Islands; Makatea Island is under the administration of the Society Islands.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/T/Tuamotu.html (250 words)

	Tahiti Surfing - Tuamotu Atolls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		According to Polynesian mythology, the Tuamotu Islands were formed when Tukerai, a Polynesian cross between Neptune and Hercules, tried to shake the sea one day.
		Numbering 78 islands (only 41 of which are inhabited), they comprise the largest chain of atolls in the world.
		Despite the numerous islands and the vast area they cover, the total landmass of the group is only 1500 square miles.
	www.wavehunters.com /tuamotus/tuamotus_info.asp (488 words)

	Geography : The Tuamotu
		On the two-dimensional geographical map: the coral Tuamotu archipelago, which is situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, is one of 5 French Polynesian archipelagos.
		Far from the continents, the Tuamotu are a group of low islands stretching from the north-west to the south-east, 300 to 1600 km from Papeete.
		Most of the islands benefit from the influence of the prevailing Easterly trade winds, which are usually quite moderate, and the sea also helps to cool down the temperature on the atolls and prevent them from becoming too hot.
	www.com.univ-mrs.fr /IRD/atollpol/irdpoly/ukgeogra.htm (1001 words)

	Tuamotu Yacht Charter: Meet the locals, Scuba dive or Snorkel, High Sea Fishing, Hiking, Bicycling...
		With 78 atolls in an ocean area of 400 miles wide and 800 miles long the Tuamotus are the largest group of atolls in the world.
		31 atolls have a passage to the lagoon and 48 islands are inhabited.
		The Tuamotus are very flat islands and not more than 15 meters above sea level which means that the visual range is not more than 10 miles for an approaching yacht.
	www.catamaran-yacht-charter.com /about-neverland/pacific-yacht-charter/tuamotu-yacht-charter.html (654 words)

	Tahiti and its Islands: the Tuamotu Atolls
		In contrast to the dramatic peaks of the high islands such as Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora the low islands of the Tuamotu are green rings of corral reef surrounding a turquoise lagoon.
		These islands are geologically the oldest in Polynesia and look very different from the Society Islands.
		These ring-shaped islands can be huge (Rangiroa, 46 miles across, Fakarava, 38 miles across), with a strip of land often no more than 6 feet above sea level, covered with lush vegetation and tightly packed coconut groves.
	www.tahiti-explorer.com /tuamotu.html (338 words)

	The Tahitian Experience: Tuamotu Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		They are low-lying islands and are very different from the mountainous islands of Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora.
		Its lagoon is 42 miles long and 16 miles wide, which is larger than the island of Tahiti.
		The total population of the island is about 1,400 people who live in two villages.
	www.tahitianexperience.com /islands/tuamotus.htm (326 words)

	Tuamotu Islands, Tahiti Vacations, Tahiti Hotels, Tahiti Resorts, Tahiti Cruises, Tahiti Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The very basic houses of the Tuamotu islands are charming with their typically whitewashed walls.
		Any remaining South Seas expectations will be fulfilled by the Tuamotu Islands, which are spread over hundreds of square miles in the eastern Pacific; with snow white beaches of coral lined with swaying palm trees, lagoons rich in color with crystal-clear water and abundant tropical marine life.
		To sum up: A visit to one of the Tuamotu Islands is the promise of stress-free vacationing, a terrific idea for those in search of peace and quiet; and for water sports enthusiasts there is diving, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, taking boat rides, walking and picnics on the beach.
	www.tahitivacationguide.com /TuamotuIslands_Overview.html (1029 words)

	French Polynesia map and information page by World Atlas
		It includes the stunning islands of Bora Bora, Moorea and Tahiti - and like the enchanting Marquesas in the northeast - most are lush, dark green specs of land, volcanic in origin, with jagged-edged peaks jutting boldly into the sky.
		The ancient subsistence economy of the larger islands has been replaced by the modern economics of tourism revenues, military employment, pearl farming, commercial fishing and a growing selection of small-manufacturing jobs.
		Cooling trade winds buffet the islands throughout the year, and the months of June, July, August and October are widely considered to be ideal times to visit.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/pf.htm (488 words)

	Oceania Project: French Polynesia
		Tuamotu archipelago, occupying the largest region of French Polynesia, is located to the east of the Society Islands and consists of eighty atolls.
		The islands present a sharp mountainous relief, and are each surrounded by a coral reef: either a fringing reef (at the coast level) or a barrier reef (at the ocean level).
		With the exception of the Marquesas and the northernmost islands of Tuamotu, the climate of French Polynesia is equatorial with lots of rain.
	www.eirelink.com /classweb/frpolyn.htm (2360 words)

	Complete Guide to the Tuamotu Islands - Tahiti Sun Travel
		Islands are the perfect setting for the ultimate in romantic getaways for newlyweds or newly found romances.
		Known as the Tuamotu chain, these tropical and sparsely inhabited islands are in fact atolls- their sum total comprising the world's largest chain of atolls.
		When tourists and travelers due journey to these islands, they usually come to dive, to slow down the pace of their lives, or are associated with one of the local businesses.
	www.manihi.com /index.html (1171 words)

	Tuamotu Archipelago
		Snapper fish are found in abundance throughout the tropics, such as this one in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia.
		Amongst the better known of the many different species of snapper are the emperor snapper, grey or mangrove, yellowtail, and the red snapper.
		Spanish explorers landed 1606, and the islands were annexed by France in 1881.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0013796.html (240 words)

	Tuamotu-Society Islands
		The biggest atoll on Tuamotu Islands is Rangiroa, which is the second largest atoll in the world.
		The lagoon is surrounded by 240 islands and islets, and two passages leads in.
		Endless running water is rare on these islands, so we have used it and washed the pilge, bimini, cockpit cushions and all the cloths.
	www.kristiina.kaapeli.fi /log9.htm (2825 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Tuamotu tropical moist forests (OC0115)
		The Tuamotus and Gambier Islands are largely atolls, while the Pitcairn group consists of raised limestone islands and high islands.
		Ducie and Oeno Atolls in the Pitcairn Islands, and all of the Tuamotus, with the exception of Makatea Island, are coral atolls less than 6 m in elevation, some of which surround enormous lagoons.
		Pitcairn Island and most of the Gambier Islands are volcanic high islands, Pitcairn reaching 350 m and Mangareva in the Gambier Islands reaching 435 m (Fosberg 1998).
	worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/oc/oc0115_full.html (2036 words)

	TAHITI.COM- Islands information
		The Tuamotu count 78 atolls spread unevenly on 1,500km of land and 20,000 km2 of ocean.
		This protected atoll together with its six neighboring islands including Taiaro, makes up a UNESCO classified nature reserve, which is the proof of the richness of the ecosystem of these atolls: the especially rare flora and fauna, including the hunting king-fisher, the Tuamotu palm, and in the lagoons, crustaceans such as squills or sea cicadas.
		Rangiroa is a string of coral encircling a luminous turquoise and jade-green lagoon and, with its waters with 150-foot visibility, is a paradise for divers and snorkelers!
	www.tahiti.com /english-version/about-tahiti/gen-resources/tuamotu.html (671 words)

	A Directory of Wetlands in Oceania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The islands of the Marquesas group are at a greater distance from a continent than any other islands in the world.
		Six islands (Marotiri, Rapa, Raivavae, Tubuai, Rurutu and Rimatara) are volcanic high islands; the seventh (Maria), at the west end of the chain, is an atoll.
		The subspecies gertrudae of the Tuamotu Kingfisher (Halcyon gambieri) is endemic to the island of Niau.
	www.wetlands.org /inventory&/OceaniaDir/Fr_Polynesia.htm (8117 words)

	Princess Cruises : News: TAHITIAN PRINCESS MAKES SUCCESSFUL INAUGURAL CALLS TO MARQUESAS AND TUAMOTU ISLANDS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The first cruise ship to ever grace the island was greeted by great enthusiasm on the part of the locals, who turned out in force to host an extensive craft market right at the pier area.
		Of course, in pre-"Survivor" days, this delightful island was made famous by Herman Melville, who deserted his ship and hid in one of the island's valleys.
		The largest island in the Marquesas archipelago, Nuku Hiva is known for its breathtaking beauty, and Princess passengers could enjoy two scenic tours designed to showcase the island's highlights during the inaugural visit on January 17.
	www.princess.com /news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na569 (678 words)

	Polynesia (from Pacific Islands) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Included are some 130 islands, divided among five archipelagoes, scattered across the Pacific between latitudes 7° and 27° S and longitudes 134° and 155° W. The archipelagoes are the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands, and the...
		Islands are found in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.
		The Marshall Islands' nearest neighbors are Wake Island to the north, Kiribati and Nauru to the south, and the Federated States of Micronesia to the west.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-54124 (877 words)

	Tuamotu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Pai Moana Pearls Farm producer from Manihi in Tuamotu archipelago.
		Pai Moana Pearls Direct farm producer from Manihi in Tuamotu archipelago.
		Polynésie Française - Cinq rêves d'archipel Présentation des îles Australes, Gambier, Marquises, Société et Tuamotu.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Tuamotu.html (239 words)

	BSAC TRAVEL CLUB - French Polynesia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Comprised of five archipelagos, the Austral, Gambier, Marquesas, Society and Tuamotu Islands, the 35 islands and 83 atolls of French Polynesia are certainly the most famous, and arguably the most beautiful exotic destination on the planet.
		All the Tuamotu atolls are surrounded by steep drop offs and cliffs overlooking vast expanses of remote and tropical South Pacific Ocean waters.
		Huahine, the garden island, is home to Avafehia Pass, Coral City notable for formations rising 10 foot off the bottom and the 15lb red snapper, Yellow Valley rich in multi-coloured fish, the aquarium for beginners and the dive school.
	www.bsactravelclub.co.uk /where/frenchpoly.htm (977 words)

	Diving attractions - 2005 Eclipse Tahiti
		After snorkeling and swimming, scubadiving is the most popular and exciting water activity for all the Polynesian Islands, but for the remote Tuamotus, it could easily be said that scuba diving is the MAIN attraction...
		Numbering 78, the Tuamotu chain is the largest chain of atolls in the world.
		All the Tuamotu atolls are surrounded by steep dropoffs and cliffs overlooking vast expanses of remote and tropical south pacific ocean waters.
	www.astronomicaltours.net /2005Tahiti/Dive.html (732 words)

	Tonga on the 'NET - Pacific Lore - Background on the Tuamotu Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Tuamotu Archipelago is located east of Tahiti.
		Dozens of islands stretch in a gradual arc for 1200 km.
		Except for the island of Makatea, these islands are all atoll islands consisting a series of motus or sandbars encircling a central lagoon.
	www.tongatapu.net.to /lore/tuamotu/tuamotu000.htm (130 words)

	South Sea Islands
		Thor Heyerdahl's magical account of a one year adventure on the island of Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas Islands.
		The mysterious Marquesas islands, where famous people like Robert Louis Stevenson, Herman Melville and Paul Gauguin found a world that literally scorched the senses.
		Listen to the mystical exotic sounds of the islands, from one of the great masters of mood music- Quiet Village, Tahiti, The ancient Galleon etc.
	www.geocities.com /marbledustus/islands.html (514 words)

	Scuba Diving the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia- Tahiti Sun Travel Network
		The Tuamotu Islands are well known throughout the world as one of the most spectacular diving destinations imaginable.
		Note: The scuba operators who have been diving the Tuamotu island waters for years know the habits and schedules of these impressive and intelligent marine creatures and have become quite skilled at showing divers the best spots for viewing them.
		The award winning Blue Nui Dive Centers comprises 4 scuba centers in French Polynesia: One on Bora bora, one on the Tuamotu island atoll of Tikehau, this one on Manihi, and the newest center on Tahaa.
	www.tuamotu-islands.com /todo/scuba.html (1602 words)

	Tahiti and Its Islands: the Treasure of the Tuamotu
		Tahiti and Its Islands: the Treasure of the Tuamotu
		They buried most of the treasure on Pinaki or Raraka atolls in the Tuamotus before proceeding to Australia where two were killed by aboriginals, and the other two were sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for murder.
		But there is also a vague rumor that some years ago, not wanting any more intrusions and believing it cursed, the natives found the treasure and dumped it out at sea.
	www.tahiti-explorer.com /treasure.html (318 words)

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