Polynesia is one of the three primary divisions of Oceania, the others being Micronesia and Melanesia. It includes a number of island nations and territories spread across the central and southern Pacific Ocean. Here are some of the key countries and territories considered to be part of Polynesia:
- Samoa (Independent Nation)
- American Samoa (Territory of the United States)
- Tonga (Independent Nation)
- Tuvalu (Independent Nation)
- Niue (Self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand)
- Cook Islands (Self-governing territory in free association with New Zealand)
- French Polynesia (Collectivity of France)
- Wallis and Futuna (Territory of France)
- Hawaii (State of the United States)
- Easter Island (Rapa Nui) (Part of Chile)
- Tokelau (Territory of New Zealand)
- Fiji (Partially considered Polynesian due to the presence of Polynesian Meke and Fijian culture)
These islands feature a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and histories. Some regions are politically associated with larger nations while maintaining distinct cultural identities.