81. Sustainable Seas Expeditions - Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale, Hawaii Culture The mystery of the importance of whales to the culture of the Hawaiian Adapted froman oral tradition of the marshall islands (The Whale and the Sanderling) by http://sustainableseas.noaa.gov/missions/hawaii1/background/hawaiian_culture.htm

SITE INDEX Return to Main Sustainable Seas About the Project Schedule of Events 2000 Sanctuary Log -Hawaiian Islands -Channel Islands -Monterey Bay -Exploring W FL Shelf -Florida Keys 1999 Mission Log -Gulf of the Farallones -Cordell Bank -Monterey Bay -Channel Islands -Olympic Coast -Stellwagen Bank -Gray's Reef -Florida Keys -Flower Garden Banks Technology Education Live Events Video Gallery Weather Marine Sanctuaries Home Page Marine Sanctuaries Photo Gallery Using This Site About this site Site index Search the site Contact us Contributors From our readers Hawai`i Culture A Traditional Hawaiian Chant A Cultural Perspective of Whales and the Native People of Hawai`i The Kohola and the Kolea A Traditional Hawaiian Chant Recited by Kahu (Rev.) Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Sr. (a.k.a. "Uncle Charlie") Kahu (Rev.) Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell Sr. (a.k.a. "Uncle Charlie")

82. Yak's Corner Micronesian culture, one of the many native groups of the North Pacific islands.Originally from southeastern Asia, they settled the marshall islands hundreds http://www.yakscorner.com/stories/marshallese.htm

Yak news Planet Yak Animals Yak snacks ... For parents and teachers Planet Yak The Marshallese Meet the people of the Marshall Islands, where a different way of life thrives The Marshallese people are a Micronesian culture, one of the many native groups of the North Pacific islands. Originally from southeastern Asia, they settled the Marshall Islands hundreds of years ago, though no one knows exactly when. WHO ARE THEY? They are a Micronesian culture, one of the many native groups of the North Pacific islands. Originally from southeastern Asia, the Marshallese settled the Marshall Islands hundreds of years ago, though no one knows exactly when. WHERE ARE THE ISLANDS? They're southwest of the Hawaiian islands, thousands of miles away from both Asia and North America. HOW MANY ISLANDS ARE THERE? There are 34 islands. Most are large atolls, or coral islands that rest on submerged volcanoes. (The Marshall Islands' volcanoes have been dormant for hundreds of years.) During high tide, some parts of the atoll are covered with water, creating a string of islets. But you can often walk from islet to islet during low tide. The islands are grouped into two chains, 150 miles apart. HOW MANY MARSHALLESE ARE THERE?

83. Marshall Islands Country Profile --Register IRI culture marshallese and English are both official languages of the islands andare commonly spoken throughout marshall islands Diplomatic Relations. http://www.register-iri.com/content.cfm?catid=5

84. MARSHALL ISLANDS: Territorios USA The residents of the marshall islands are citizens of marshall islands. culture.The marshallese culture revolves around a complex clan system. http://www.estado51.com/2001/ago01/01-08-20b.htm

Aprendamos de American Samoa y Territorios Idiotez del Spanish Only: Aristocratista Feudal Aprendamos de Guam y Otros Territorios Conozcamos Territorios: Islas Vírgenes ... MARSHALL ISLANDS: Territorios USA The Marshall Islands are a Pacific Islander society. Their system of government is a constitutional democratic parliamentary republic. The U.S. Department of the Interior stresses that improper and limited knowledge of the English language, especially among the rural areas and more remote islands, is a widespread problem in this associated republic. Elementary curriculums, officially bilingual, are actually delivered in Marshallese. In a self-defeating vicious circle, secondary (junior high and high) school curriculums are delivered mostly in Marshallese (despite being designed for teaching in English) because of poor English skills among most students. MARSHALL ISLANDS: Territorios USA Capital: Majuro Area: 70 sq. miles (total land and water area) Population: 68,126 (mid-2000 Census Bureau estimates) HISTORY. The Marshall Islands were claimed by Spain in l592, but were left basically undisturbed by the Spanish Empire for 300 years. In l885, Germany took over the administration of the Marshall Islands and located trading stations on the islands of Jaluit and Ebon to carry out the flourishing copra (dried coconut meat) trade. Marshallese iroij (chiefs) continued to rule under indirect colonial German administration.

85. Statement By Marshall Islands At The World Summit On Sustainable Development, Jo The marshall islands has taken advanced steps in the area of sustainable development. Ithas been part and parcel of our culture and lifestyles before Western http://www.un.org/events/wssd/statements/miE.htm

MARSHALL ISLANDS Statement by H.E. Kessai Note President of The Marshall Islands at the World Summit on Sustainable Development Johannesburg, South Africa 2 September 2002 Mr. President, The People of Africa, Excellencies, The Citizens of the World, Distinguished delegates, Mr. President, Marshall Islands attaches great importance to this Summit and look forward to a successful outcome. Ten years ago during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro we committed ourselves to take every concerted action towards protecting the environment, while at the same time addressing the needs of poverty and ensuring that every human being had access to the very essentials of life. In doing so, Agenda 21 was developed to confirm and provide a blueprint towards sustainable development. It is now ten years later since Rio and there remains mass poverty and gap between the rich and poor. The Marshall Islands joins the other in encouraging the Summit to provide meaningful time frames and targets. We welcome very much the initiative by the European Union on Energy, and call for the Summit to agree on targets and time frames on new renewable energy. Mr. President, if this Summit contributes to the mass eradication of poverty, then we need commitment and not mere expression by the leading industrialized countries. Mr. President

86. Marshall Islands Literacy Resource Center Yokwe Online. Micronesia Mythology of the marshall islands. Cultureand Society. US Department of Education marshall islands Resources http://www.literacynet.org/marshall/home.html

Literacy Links: College of the Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands: An Electronic Library and Archive Yokwe Online Micronesia Mythology of the Marshall Islands ... US Department of Education Marshall Islands Resources Marshall Islands State Literacy Resource Center College of the Marshall Islands Republic of the Marshall Islands Majuro, NH 96960 Fax: 011-692-625-7203 This site is designed and maintained by Western/Pacific LINCS, part of the National LINCS system.

87. Marshall Islands marshall islands These beautiful islands waters. Of the 29 atolls, 27are accessible by small plane (Air marshall islands). Majuro and http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/micronesia/about_destin/marshall.html

About us Send me a Brochure Tripbuilder (Shopping Cart) Send me a Quotation ... Pacific News Member of Micronesia Marshall Islands These beautiful islands are a collection of 1,225 islands and islets of which only five are single islands. The rest are grouped into 29 coral atolls which together make up more than one-tenth of all the atolls in the world. They resemble strings of pearls in a blue ocean backdrop, which is why they are referred to as the 'Pearl of The Pacific'. They lie in two parallel chains known as Sunrise and Sunset (Ratak and Ralik) and in true atoll form, they are narrow and low and encircle large central lagoons. All the islands have glorious white sandy beaches, tall palms and are lapped by crystal clear waters. Of the 29 atolls, 27 are accessible by small plane (Air Marshall Islands). Majuro and Kwajalein Atolls, the two population centres are serviced by both Air Marshall Islands and Continental Air Micronesia jet aircraft. There are also regular flights to Guam, Hawaii and Fiji.

88. Peace Corps | World Wise Schools | Lesson Plans | Teacher Guides | Marshall Isla in the Destination series produced by our World Wise Schools program, DestinationMarshall islands introduces students to both the geography and culture of a http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/marshallislands/marshall1.html

Destination: Marshall Islands Part 1: Introduction Background Information for Teachers Fundamental Themes in Geography On the Concept of Culture An Overview of the Marshall Islands ... Micronesia: The Tiny Island Dear World Wise School Teacher: In this increasingly interdependent world, where changes of a global dimension occur almost daily, we all share responsibility for broadening the horizons of our young people as they prepare to meet the challenges of the 21st century. With this charge in mind, the Peace Corps of the United States is pleased to present Destination: Marshall Islands, the latest in the Destination series of videotapes and video guides developed as part of our continuing effort to make America's young people more aware of the world's many peoples and cultures. Like previous videotapes in the Destination series produced by our World Wise Schools program, Destination: Marshall Islands introduces students to both the geography and culture of a country in which Peace Corps Volunteers serve. Unlike previous videotapes, however, it has been produced by a group of World Wise School students. In 1990, the students of Teutopolis High School, Teutopolis, Illinois, and their music teacher, created a music video on the theme of global understanding. They sent the videotape Together We Can to the leaders of 167 nations. The students received nearly 40 responses from world leaders. Amata Kabua, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, was one of the most enthusiastic respondents. He invited ten of the Teutopolis students to the opening of his country's Washington embassy. This trip, and subsequent meetings with President Kabua and the embassy's staff, prompted the students to offer their newly honed video production skills to this newly independent Pacific republic. At the suggestion of a returned Peace Corps Volunteer on the embassy staff, the students' advisor contacted Peace Corps' Office of World Wise Schools about a possible collaboration.

89. PACIFICNAVIGATOR.COM - The Cook Islands - CULTURE - Internet Travel Specialists, lineage is very important to Cook Islanders, most of whom can proudly trace theirancestors back for many generations to the original tribes of the islands. http://www.pacificnavigator.com/cookislands/aboutcooks/culture.html

Destinations Navigator Home Fiji Islands American Samoa Cook Islands New Caledonia Niue Samoa Tahiti Tonga Vanuatu SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT COOK ISLANDS The People History Culture Places of Interest ... Shopping in Cook Islands COOK ISLANDS INFORMATION Visitor Information Communications Useful Contacts Links ... Cook Islands News Visit Our TOP PICK of Amazon's South Pacific Products TRAVEL HELP DESK Travel Insurance Postcards Message Board Art Gallery In true Polynesian style, Cook Islanders live in small, close knit communities and are extraordinarily proud of their heritage. The extended family and community take precedence over the individual, making for a generous, open people. Family lineage is very important to Cook Islanders, most of whom can proudly trace their ancestors back for many generations to the original tribes of the islands. These tribes own all the land and assign it to families. Interestingly, while the chiefly title and positions of authority are passed through male lineage, land rights are passed through the maternal lineage. Of the traditions that have survived the strict moral teachings of the missionaries, the most obvious - and most compelling - is the vibrant, exotic and erotic dances that are accompanied by a compelling beat on the traditional slit drum. Each island has its own special songs and dances, which tell stories from the past, and children learn and practice these from a very young age and perform regularly.

90. Fiji Islands - Culture, South Pacific Internet Travel Specialists, (pacificnavig Lau islands, the Lomaiviti Group and the Northern islands. Dance/song Dance (calledmekes in Fijian) and song/chants are an integral part of Fijian culture. http://www.pacificnavigator.com/fiji/aboutfiji/culture.html

Destinations Navigator Home Fiji Islands American Samoa Cook Islands New Caledonia Niue Samoa Tahiti Tonga Vanuatu SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT FIJI The People History Culture Places of Interest ... Shopping in Fiji FIJI INFORMATION Photo Gallery Visitor Information Communications Useful Contacts ... Fiji News Visit Our TOP PICK of Amazon's South Pacific Products TRAVEL HELP DESK Travel Insurance Postcards Message Board Art Gallery Fijian culture has managed to remain largely intact despite European contact and the influence of Western culture. However, many of the customs and traditions have been scaled down somewhat. In pre-missionary contact years, rituals, elaborate ceremonies, strict observance of customs were part of the Fijian way of life. Some of these violent customs were stopped after the missionaries arrived in Fiji. These included rites, associated with cannibalism, such as the piling up of bodies (which were later cooked) for a chief’s installation. Human sacrifice was also a part of daily living then. For example, when the posts for a temple or chief’s house were being set up, live men were put in the holes where the posts were to go - "to hold them up". Thankfully such practices are a thing of the past. But Fijian tradition and culture still lives on. The Fiji society is a communal one - with values placed high on the family unit, the village and the vanua (land). People in villages and those in urban areas share the communal obligations and rewards of community life and are led by a hereditary chief.

91. Marshall Islands - Countrywatch.com marshall islands. Compare this section with another country from belowSelect a country . http://www.countrywatch.com/cw_topic.asp?vCOUNTRY=111

92. Marshall Islands - Countrywatch.com marshall islands, marshall islands Flag. Map of marshall islands Click on map forlarger image 5 of 396 articles for marshall islands. News Archive/Search Engine. http://www.countrywatch.com/cw_country.asp?vcountry=111

93. About Us adventures. The natural beauty and rich culture of the marshall Islandsattracts tourists from around the world. Pristine coral http://www.repmar.net/index-old.htm

About Us Iakwe!! Welcome to all the people of the Marshall Islands and all other visitors to the Republic of The Marshall Islands (RepMar) Official Website. During your visit to RepMar Online you will get a glimpse of a very special place. You will also get to see some very special people. You will see a place so full of life and bursting with colors. You are about to get a glimpse of the tropical paradise where the Marshallese people proudly call home. Spread over nearly a million square kilometer of the Pacific Ocean and consisting of about 180 square kilometer of coral atolls and islands is The Marshall Islands. These group of islands and atolls are separated into two chains, the Ratak (Sunrise) Chain and the Ralik (Sunset) Chain. Hundreds of years ago visitors to these groups of islands and atoll call this the " Gateway " to the Pacific." You should not be surprised if you come to visit the islands and fall head-over-heels with it’s rich culture, friendly people, and it’s exotic tranquil beauty. The islands offer white sand beaches that stretch for miles and calm crystalline waters. On the shores of the islands tall coconut trees sway lazily to the gentle sea breeze and the white sand on their shores are massaged by the gentle touch of the waves from the calm sea to a flat wavy landscape that entices islanders and visitors alike. With the gentle breeze and the hypnotic sounds of the waves crashing on the sands, these small tropical islands offer a lazy atmosphere that tends to affect its’ inhabitants whether they are locals or visitors.

94. Marshall Islands marshall islands. Republic of the marshall islands. President Kessai H. Note (2000). Themarshall islands comprise an area slightly larger than Washington, DC. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107767.html

Celebs, Models ,Movie Stars... Magazines From Around the World! Ladies..Never pay retail again! Facial care packs and Cosmetics at lowest prices ! All Infoplease All Almanacs General Entertainment Sports Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Infoplease Home Almanacs Atlas Dictionary ... Fact Monster Kids' reference Info:Daily Fun facts Homework Center Newsletter You've got info! Help Site Map Visit related sites from: Family Education Network World Countries Marshall Islands Infoplease Atlas: Marshall Islands Republic of the Marshall Islands President: Kessai H. Note (2000) Total land area: 70 sq mi (181.3 sq km), includes the atolls of Bikini, Eniwetok, and Kwajalein Population (2003 est.): 56,429 (growth rate: 2.9%); birth rate 34.2/1000; infant mortality rate 31.6/1000; density per sq mi: 806 Capital and largest city (1990 est.): Majuro, 20,000 Languages: Both Marshallese and English are official languages. Marshallese is a language in the Malayo-Polynesian family Ethnicity/race: Micronesian Religions: predominantly Christian, mostly Protestant Literacy rate: Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2001 est.): $115 million; per capita $1,600.

95. IExplore - Marshall Islands Overview, IExplore Marshall Islands Travel - Travel The RMI became a member of the United Nations in 1991. The natural beauty and richculture of the marshall islands attracts tourists from around the world. http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/Marshall Islands/Overview

dateString = 1091245469; Keyword Search: Home Explore Australia and the South Pacific Marshall Islands Overview E-mail this page Keyword Search Help Marshall Islands Travel and Trips Overview Visa and Travel Advisories ... Health and Vaccinations Contact Us We're here to help you book your next vacation, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (US Central Time) Monday-Friday. Call 1-800-iExplore Price Guarantee Our promise: You won't find any of our trips at a lower price anywhere. iExplore offers the best value in adventure and experiential travel... GUARANTEED! Marshall Islands Overview of Marshall Islands The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is a nation of more than 50,000 living on 29 coral atolls and 5 small low-lying islands in the central Pacific, mid-way between Hawaii and Australia. The RMI adopted its constitution in 1979, and signed the Compact of Free Association with the United States in 1986. The RMI became a member of the United Nations in 1991. The natural beauty and rich culture of the Marshall Islands attracts tourists from around the world. Pristine coral reefs teeming with marine life make the Marshalls a premiere dive destination. Yet our country faces formidable challenges in the form of rapid population growth, and accelerated sea-level rise, among others. The RMI offers great potential for small-scale tourism and economic investment. The country's open investment climate and close relationship with the United States under the Compact of Free Association make it particularly attractive to investors, which in turn help further the ultimate goal of sustainable economic development.

96. Rongelap Atoll, Republic Of The Marshall Islands Rongelap Atoll. Republic of the marshall islands. Local Government Site. TheRongelap Atoll Resettlement Program is the primary focus of this web site. http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/rongelap/webpage/

Rongelap Atoll Republic of the Marshall Islands Local Government Site The Rongelap Atoll Resettlement Program is the primary focus of this web site. General Information about Rongelap Atoll Status of the Resettlement Activities The Rongelap Atoll Local Government Photos from Rongelap Atoll ... Links to related web sites Last Updated:

97. ReliefWeb: Marshall Islands The Latest ReliefWeb, marshall islands, , marshall islands. 06Dec-1991, , DHA,marshall islands - Typhoon Zelda Dec 1991 UNDRO Situation Reports 1-3, http://www.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf/ByCountry/Marshall Islands?OpenDocument&Start

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