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... Islands encompassing the generally small islands and island groups of Kiribati ( formerly the Gilbert Islands ) , Guam , Nauru , the Com- monwealth of the Northern Marianas , the Federated States of Micronesia ( Yap , Pohnpei [ Ponape ] ...
... Islands encompassing the generally small islands and island groups of Kiribati ( formerly the Gilbert Islands ) , Guam , Nauru , the Com- monwealth of the Northern Marianas , the Federated States of Micronesia ( Yap , Pohnpei [ Ponape ] ...
Page 104
... islands . The economy . Subsistence farming and fish- ing are the principal economic activities . The staple crops are breadfruit , taro , coconuts , and bananas ; yams , cassava , and sweet potatoes are grown on some of the high islands ...
... islands . The economy . Subsistence farming and fish- ing are the principal economic activities . The staple crops are breadfruit , taro , coconuts , and bananas ; yams , cassava , and sweet potatoes are grown on some of the high islands ...
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... islands . The state's generally strong economy and a stable government have brought improved conditions in housing and social welfare . Health is enhanced by a dry tropical climate , and high health standards are maintained on the islands ...
... islands . The state's generally strong economy and a stable government have brought improved conditions in housing and social welfare . Health is enhanced by a dry tropical climate , and high health standards are maintained on the islands ...
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