South Pacific

Sub-headings:

South Pacific Travel & Tourism

South Pacific History

Resources in this category:

The Hidden Forest
http://www.hiddenforest.co.nz/

"Have you ever been out in the forest (bush) or maybe even in your own backyard, and come across a strange fungus, lichen or maybe a slime mould, and wondered "what's that?" My web site is my small attempt to photograph and name many of these strange things. Many of the photos have been taken around the Auckland region of New Zealand."

Maps of Australia and the Pacific
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/australia.html

Digitized images of recent and historical maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection. Includes Australia, New Zealand, and many nations in the South Pacific, with links to additional regional map resources.

Micronesian Seminar
http://www.micsem.org/home.htm

Historical lists of beachcombers and foreign ships, photo galleries, articles on issues facing Micronesia, and other related educational resources.

National Library of New Zealand
http://www.natlib.govt.nz/

This is the National library home page which contains online catalogs, heritage information, school information, news, and library tour information.

Palau: Paradise of the Pacific
http://www.pbs.org/edens/palau/

Companion website to the PBS/Reader's Digest World TV program of the same name. Includes history, Palau legends, marine life, underwater cinematography, and more.

Pohnpei: Between Time and Tide
http://www.pohnpeiheaven.com/

Not to be confused with Pompeii in Italy, this website is a comprehensive source of information on Pohnpei, the largest island in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Saipan History and Government
http://www.brilliantstar.org/saipan-history.html

An informative introduction to Saipan history, government, climate, and daily life, aimed primarily at U.S. or Canadian expatriates moving to Saipan.

Saipan-Tinian-Rota
http://www.cnmi.net/

News, travel information, weather, community announcements, government, and a business directory for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.