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- Kiwi coup from Europe crisis
Economic turmoil in Europe is keeping everything from petrol costs to house prices down in New Zealand, economists say.The European debt crisis has meant countries have scrambled to save the euro. Seventy per cent of Greeces ...
New Zealand Herald. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:30:18 +1200. - Looking Forward, Fiji Turns to Its Canoeing Past
The traditional canoe is at the center of several projects aimed at reducing Fiji’s energy consumption, providing cheaper transport, keeping local traditions alive and giving a boost to tourism.
By Ginanne Brownell. International Herald Tribune. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:27:20 GMT. - Not So Cool Running: Will Underwear Scam Kill Tongan's Olympic Dreams?
It was a story too good to be true -- and it wasn't. In reality, Tongan luger Bruno Banani, who supposedly shares a name with a German underwear company, was rechristened as part of a guerrilla-marketing plot. ...
Spiegel Online. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0100. - Orioles Bring In Rona From Unusual Source
The Orioles' efforts to expand their presence internationally have taken them to an unlikely place: New Zealand.
Baseball America. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:53:12 EST. - Megaupload bail appeal rejected
Kim Dotcom's bail appeal is rejected by a New Zealand Court, as US campaigners hint at legal action to prevent files being deleted.
BBC News. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:48:27 GMT. - Over 100 Missing After Papua New Guinea Ferry Disaster
Rabaul Queen quickly sank after it was hit by three strong waves while traveling between the island of New Britain and the town of Lae.
Voa News. Voice of America. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:45:43 GMT. - After ferry sinking in Papua New Guinea, UN agency voices deep sympathy
The head of the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) today expressed deep sympathy to the victims of a ferry sinking off the coast of Papua New Guinea that may have claimed more than 100 lives.
UN News Centre. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST. - Whale caught head-to-tail in fishing nets off Maui
Federal officials are trying to free a whale caught in fishing nets off Hawaii.
Miami Herald. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:37 EST. - Search resumes in Papua New Guinea sinking
An air-sea search resumed early Friday for more than 120 people still missing in the sea off Papua New Guinea's east coast after a ferry sank with 362 people on board, officials said.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:38:22 EST. - Hundreds Rescued After Papua New Guinea Ferry Disaster
Vessel sank 16 kilometers from Cape Fortification; officials unsure about cause.
Voa News. Voice of America. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:06:58 GMT.
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Facts About Pacific Island States
More news and information about selected Pacific Island nations is available at the official government websites listed below.
The Republic of Fiji's capital city is Suva, and its national currency is the Fiji Dollar. English is the primary language used in Fiji, and in 2007, the population of Fiji was estimated at 919,000.
The Republic of Kiribati's capital city is Tawara, and its currency is the Australian Dollar. English and Kiribati are the primary languages used in the Republic, and in 2007, the Republic's population was estimated at 108,000.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands' capital city is Majuro, and its currency is the US Dollar. English and Marshellese are the primary languages used on the islands, and in 2007, the islands' population was estimated at 62,000.
The Federated States of Micronesia's capital city is Palikir, and its currency is the US Dollar. English is the primary language used in Micronesia, and in 2007, the islands' estimated population was 108,000.
The Republic of Nauru's capital city is Yaren District, and its currency is the Australian Dollar. Nauruan and English are the primary languages used in Nauru, and in 2007, Nauru's estimated population was 14,000.
New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its national currency is the New Zealand Dollar. English and Maori are widely used languages in New Zealand, and in 2007, the nation's estimated population was 4,116,000.
The Republic of Palau's capital city is Koror, and its currency is the US Dollar. Palauan and English are the primary languages of Palau, and in 2007, Palau's estimated population was 21,000.
Papua New Guinea's capital city is Port Moresby, and its national currency is the Kina. English, Tok Pisin, and Hiri Motu are the primary languages of PNG, and in 2007, the country's estimated population was 5,796,000.
The Independent State of Samoa's capital city is Apia, and its national currency is the Tala. Samoan and English are the primary languages used in Samoa, and in 2007, Samoa's estimated population was 214,000.
The Solomon Islands' capital city is Honiara, and its national currency is the Solomon Islands Dollar. English is the primary language of the Solomon Islands, and in 2007, the islands' estimated population was 567,000.
The Kingdom of Tonga's capital city is Nuku'alofa, and its national currency is the Tongan Dollar. English and Tongan are the primary languages of Tonga, and in 2007, Tonga's estimated population was 117,000.
Tuvalu's capital city is Fongafale, and its currency is the Australian Dollar. Tuvuluan and English are the primary languages used on Tuvalu, and in 2007, the nation's estimated population was 12,000.
The Republic of Vanuatu's capital city is Port-Vila, and its national currency is the Vatu. Bislama, English, and French are the primary languages spoken on Vanuatu, and in 2007, the Republic's estimated population was 212,000.