Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Vancouver
It is quite difficult to determine which port is the most big port Pacific Ocean. The problem is that there are several criteria by which assessment can be made.
However, the largest existing ones are the Pacific ports of Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Vancouver. For example, Shanghai, since 2010, has been considered the world's largest port in terms of cargo turnover. The port is located near the metropolis of the same name and occupies an advantageous position, as it has open exit to sea. Thanks to the port, China communicates with 200 countries. About 99% of the country's foreign trade is carried out through these gates. The port operates around the clock, regardless of holidays and weekends. Oil, coal, metal ore, and construction materials are transported through Shanghai.
Another large port of the Pacific Ocean is Singapore. Since 1997, the port has been considered the largest in the world in terms of ship tonnage. Previously, this port was the largest in terms of cargo turnover, until it lost 1st place to Shanghai. Singapore is capable of receiving 150 ships every day and serves up to 250 lines. The mooring front of the naval base stretches for more than 3 kilometers. The total volume of sea transportation of the port is 112 million tons.
Sydney vs Vancouver
Sydney is inferior to its competitors in cargo turnover, its throughput is approximately 1.8 million tons. However, this port has a berth length of about 0.6 km. 100 berths with a depth of 3.5 meters are capable of accommodating aircraft carrier-class vessels. Today, wool, coal, dairy products, grains, fruits, hides, cocoa, oil, and industrial equipment are transported through Sydney.
Vancouver is Canada's largest port, located in the northeastern part of the Strait of Georgia. The harbor is perfectly protected from the wind and does not freeze in winter time. The total length of Vancouver's berths is about 16 kilometers. The total turnover of cargo transportation is 45 million tons. Timber, grain, non-ferrous metals, paper, fish, plywood, and cellulose pass through Vancouver.
Russian ports
Since Russia also has access to the Pacific Ocean, it is not surprising that there are quite large Russian ports. One of them is Vladivostok, located in the south of the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula. The advantage of the port is that it is completely accessible to any class of ships existing today. However, between November and March, navigation in this area is carried out using icebreakers. Every year up to 7 million tons of cargo passes through the port. There are railway lines running through the port area, total length 21 kilometers. The length of the berths is 3.1 kilometers. The port specializes in cabotage transportation to Russian ports located in the Pacific Ocean and in the eastern Arctic.
Nakhodka – sea port Russia, having federal significance. Located in the northwestern part of the coast Sea of Japan. It includes oil and universal marine terminals. The port's cargo turnover reaches 15 million tons. Mainly oil, metal, coal, refrigerated cargo, and containers are transported through Nakhodka.
Of course, Vladivostok and Nakhodka are not competitors to foreign ports located on the Pacific Ocean, such as Shanghai, Vancouver or Singapore. However, these are one of the largest ports in Russia.
The longest transoceanic routes lie in the Pacific Ocean: the central route Singapore-Panama has a length of 10.8 thousand miles, and transitions of 6 - 7 thousand miles without calling at intermediate ports are considered common in the Pacific Ocean. Over vast areas of the Pacific Ocean, hydrometeorological conditions are more complex than in other oceans.
In terms of the intensity of global shipping, three main directions can be distinguished: American-Asian, American-Australian and Asian-Australian.
The American-Asian direction is the main one and, in turn, includes the three most used routes. The route of the first, busiest shipping route runs from the ports of North America (Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles) to the western part of the Pacific Ocean and back from the ports of Japan, China, the Philippines (Yokohama, Shanghai, Manila) to the USA and Canada. It takes place in harsh hydrometeorological conditions of a stormy seasonal area. Without calling at intermediate ports, its length is more than 4.5 thousand miles. This is the main supply route to Japan and other countries for various ores, coal, grain cargo from the United States, and from Canada coal, grain, timber and lumber, other cargo and various semi-finished products.
The second route runs from the Panama Canal and the ports of the west coast of South America (via the Hawaiian Islands) to the ports of the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Japan. Central path runs from the Panama Canal to Singapore. This route passes through an area of rare storms in the equatorial region.
The third, rather rarely used, route runs from Cape Horn to the ports of Asian countries. In the southern part, its path lies in a stormy area (seasonal) with difficult hydrometeorological conditions.
The American-Australian route connects the main ports of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) and New Zealand (Wellington, Auckland) with various ports of the continent of America along three main shipping routes: Sydney - Hawaiian Islands - ports of North America; Sydney - Panama Canal and Sydney - ports of South America (Valparaiso, Callao). Ships sailing to South America during a dangerous period set course for destination ports within the boundaries of a seasonal area of rare storms; during periods of favorable weather conditions - skirting the New Zealand Islands from the south and using the favorable current of the westerly winds. On ships of regular lines, wool, lead, zinc and other raw materials are delivered to American ports, and in the opposite direction, to Australia - machinery and equipment, machine tools, instruments, and various equipment.
The Asian-Australian route, unlike the previous ones, has a general North-South direction and connects Australian and New Zealand ports with Japanese ones. Intensive shipping on this ocean route in the second half of the 20th century is associated with the growth of the economic and technical potential of Japan and a number of countries in Southeast Asia, the development of shipbuilding and the growth of world trade volumes. Shipping companies of Japan and other Southeast Asian countries have organized regular cargo lines on this route for the transportation of iron ore, coal, wool and other raw materials, grains and food products from Australia to the ports of Southeast Asia and Japan.
Ocean routes run along the coast of South America, | connecting the ports of South American countries with the Pacific and Atlantic (via the Panama Canal) ports of the United States. The main flows of raw materials (iron ore and non-ferrous metal ores, saltpeter, sulfur and other minerals) are directed from the ports of the west coast of South America to the ports of the east coast of the United States, where the main industrial base of the United States is located, through the Panama Canal.
“Geography of the Indian Ocean” - The Indian Ocean is inhabited by - ... Currents. Flying fish. Tuna. Squid. Marine fishing. Pearl. Bartolomeu Dias. Relief of the ocean floor. Sailing of the Egyptians. Ocean research. Indian Ocean. Shipping. Lobster. Vasco da Gama. Islands of the Indian Ocean. Ships of Vasco da Gama. Geographical position:
"Pacific Ocean Geography" - Organic world. Pollock. Brown algae. Named after the nearby Mariana Islands. Seals. Ivasi. Content. Horse mackerel. Geographical coordinates object - , 142.2 11°21? With. w. 142°12? V. 11.35° N. w. 142.2° east village Sperm whale. The fish fauna is very rich. Red algae. Sea lions. Stripes.
“Sea Ocean” - THE SEA HEALS We go to the sea to swim and relax. Seas and oceans. THE ANIMAL WORLD OF THE SEA AND OCEANS IS VERY DIVERSE Mammals, shellfish, fish, and viruses live there. Dmitry Pogonichev. 1,000,000 million! For example, the largest mammal on earth lives... in the sea!
"Indian Ocean" - Mid-ocean ridges divide the ocean floor into three parts. Kinds economic activity in the ocean. From the history of ocean exploration. Fractures in the earth's crust continue in the Red Sea and reach land. Features of the nature of the ocean. The current system is being rebuilt. Who discovered and explored the Indian Ocean?
“Pacific Ocean” - Off the coast of Antarctica - the Amundsen, Bellingshausen and Ross seas. Who opened the passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans? The Pacific Ocean is located in a zone of active mountain building. What is another name for the Pacific Ocean? Find it on the map and show it. A feature of the Pacific Ocean is the weak development of the continental shallows.
“Seas and oceans” - there are the Drake and Bering Straits, the Laptev Sea and the Baffin Sea. Current, tide, crater, strait. Continue the list! Filipino. Shelf, ocean, trench, volcano. I will answer you today. I will invite you to the map. Current map. Most large peninsula? Bottle mail floats in the ocean. And I ask you: without a hint!
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Magellan discovered the Pacific Ocean in the fall of 1520 and named the ocean the Pacific Ocean, “because,” as one of the participants reports, during the passage from Tierra del Fuego to the Philippine Islands, more than three months, “we never experienced the slightest storm.” By quantity (about 10 thousand) and total area islands (about 3.6 million km²) The Pacific Ocean ranks first among the oceans. In the northern part - Aleutian; in the west - Kuril, Sakhalin, Japanese, Philippine, Greater and Lesser Sunda, New Guinea, New Zealand, Tasmania; in the central and southern regions there are numerous small islands. The bottom topography is varied. In the east - the East Pacific Rise, in the central part there are many basins (North-Eastern, North-Western, Central, Eastern, Southern, etc.), deep-sea trenches: in the north - Aleutian, Kuril-Kamchatka, Izu-Boninsky; in the west - Mariana (with maximum depth World Ocean - 11,022 m), Philippine, etc.; in the east - Central American, Peruvian, etc.
The main surface currents: in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean - warm Kuroshio, North Pacific and Alaskan and cold Californian and Kuril; in the southern part - the warm South Trade Wind and East Australian Wind and the cold Western Wind and Peruvian Wind. The water temperature on the surface at the equator is from 26 to 29 °C, in the polar regions up to −0.5 °C. Salinity 30-36.5 ‰. The Pacific Ocean accounts for about half of the world's fish catch (pollock, herring, salmon, cod, sea bass, etc.). Extraction of crabs, shrimps, oysters.
Important sea and air communications between the countries of the Pacific basin and transit routes between the countries of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Major ports: Vladivostok, Nakhodka (Russia), Shanghai (China), Singapore (Singapore), Sydney (Australia), Vancouver (Canada), Los Angeles, Long Beach (USA), Huasco (Chile). The International Date Line runs across the Pacific Ocean along the 180th meridian.
Plant life (except bacteria and lower fungi) is concentrated in the upper 200th layer, in the so-called euphotic zone. Animals and bacteria inhabit the entire water column and the ocean floor. Life develops most abundantly in the shelf zone and especially near the coast at shallow depths, where the temperate zones of the ocean contain a diverse flora of brown algae and a rich fauna of mollusks, worms, crustaceans, echinoderms and other organisms. In tropical latitudes, the shallow-water zone is characterized by widespread and strong development coral reefs, near the shore - mangroves. As we move from cold zones to tropical zones, the number of species increases sharply, and the density of their distribution decreases. About 50 species of coastal algae - macrophytes are known in the Bering Strait, over 200 are known near the Japanese Islands, and over 800 in the waters of the Malay Archipelago. In the Soviet Far Eastern seas, there are about 4000 known species of animals, and in the waters of the Malay Archipelago - at least 40-50 thousand . In the cold and temperate zones of the ocean, with a relatively small number of plant and animal species, due to the massive development of some species, the total biomass increases greatly, tropical zones individual forms do not receive such a sharp predominance, although the number of species is very large.
When moving away from the coasts to central parts ocean and with increasing depth life becomes less diverse and less abundant. In general, the fauna of T. o. includes about 100 thousand species, but only 4-5% of them are found deeper than 2000 m. At depths of more than 5000 m, about 800 species of animals are known, more than 6000 m - about 500, deeper than 7000 m - slightly more than 200, and deeper than 10 thousand m - only about 20 species.
Among coastal algae - macrophytes - in temperate zones, fucus and kelp are especially notable for their abundance. In tropical latitudes they are replaced by brown algae - sargassum, green algae - caulerpa and halimeda and a number of red algae. The surface pelagic zone is characterized by massive development unicellular algae(phytoplankton), mainly diatoms, peridinians and coccolithophores. In zooplankton highest value have various crustaceans and their larvae, mainly copepods (at least 1000 species) and euphausids; there is a significant admixture of radiolarians (several hundred species), coelenterates (siphonophores, jellyfish, ctenophores), eggs and larvae of fish and benthic invertebrates. In T. o. can be distinguished, in addition to the littoral and sublittoral zones, transition zone(up to 500-1000 m), bathyal, abyssal and ultra-abyssal, or the zone of deep-sea trenches (from 6-7 to 11 thousand m).
Planktonic and bottom animals provide abundant food for fish and marine mammals (nekton). The fish fauna is exceptionally rich, including at least 2000 species in tropical latitudes and about 800 in the Soviet Far Eastern seas, where there are, in addition, 35 species of marine mammals. The most commercially important fish are: anchovies, Far Eastern salmon, herring, mackerel, sardine, saury, sea bass, tuna, flounder, cod and pollock; among mammals - sperm whale, several species of minke whales, fur seal, sea otter, walrus, sea lion; from invertebrates - crabs (including Kamchatka crab), shrimp, oysters, scallops, cephalopods and much more; from plants - kelp (sea kale), agarone-anfeltia, sea grass zoster and phyllospadix. Many representatives of the fauna of the Pacific Ocean are endemic (the pelagic cephalopod nautilus, most Pacific salmon, saury, greenling fish, northern fur seal, sea lion, sea otter, and many others).
The large extent of the Pacific Ocean from North to South determines the diversity of its climates - from equatorial to subarctic in the North and Antarctic in the South Most of the surface of the ocean, approximately between 40° north latitude and 42° south latitude, is located in the equatorial, tropical and subtropical climate zones. The atmospheric circulation over the Pacific Ocean is determined by the main areas atmospheric pressure: Aleutian minimum, North Pacific, South Pacific and Antarctic maximums. These centers of atmospheric action in their interaction determine the great constancy of northeastern winds in the North and southeastern winds of moderate strength in the South - trade winds - in the tropical and subtropical parts of the Pacific Ocean and strong westerly winds in temperate latitudes. Especially strong winds observed in southern temperate latitudes, where the frequency of storms is 25-35%, in northern temperate latitudes in winter - 30%, in summer - 5%. In the West of the tropical zone, tropical hurricanes - typhoons - are frequent from June to November. The northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean is characterized by monsoon atmospheric circulation. average temperature air in February decreases from 26-27 °C at the equator to –20 °C in the Bering Strait and –10 °C off the coast of Antarctica. In August, the average temperature varies from 26-28 °C at the equator to 6-8 °C in the Bering Strait and to –25 °C off the coast of Antarctica. Throughout the entire Pacific Ocean, located north of 40° south latitude, there are significant differences in air temperature between the eastern and western parts of the ocean, caused by the corresponding dominance of warm or cold currents and the nature of the winds. In tropical and subtropical latitudes, the air temperature in the East is 4-8 °C lower than in the West. In the northern temperate latitudes, the opposite is true: in the East the temperature is 8-12 °C higher than in the West. The average annual cloudiness in areas of low atmospheric pressure is 60-90%. high pressure- 10-30%. The average annual precipitation at the equator is more than 3000 mm, in temperate latitudes - 1000 mm in the West. and 2000-3000 mm in the East. The least amount of precipitation (100-200 mm) falls on eastern outskirts subtropical areas of high atmospheric pressure; V western parts the amount of precipitation increases to 1500-2000 mm. Fogs are typical for temperate latitudes, they are especially frequent in the Kuril Islands area.
Under the influence of atmospheric circulation developing over the Pacific Ocean, surface currents form anticyclonic gyres in subtropical and tropical latitudes and cyclonic gyres in northern temperate and southern high latitudes. In the northern part of the ocean, the circulation develops warm currents: North Trade Wind - Kuroshio and North Pacific and cold California Current. In the northern temperate latitudes, the cold Kuril Current dominates in the West, and the warm Alaskan Current dominates in the East. In the southern part of the ocean, the anticyclonic circulation is formed by warm currents: the South Trade Wind, East Australian, zonal South Pacific and cold Peruvian. North of the equator, between 2-4° and 8-12° northern latitude, northern and southern circulations are separated throughout the year by the Intertrade Wind (Equatorial) Countercurrent.
The average temperature of the surface waters of the Pacific Ocean (19.37 °C) is 2 °C higher than the temperature of the waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, which is the result of relatively large sizes that part of the Pacific Ocean, which is located in well-warmed latitudes (over 20 kcal/cm2 per year), and limited communication with the North Arctic Ocean. The average water temperature in February varies from 26-28 °C at the equator to -0.5, -1 °C north of 58° north latitude, near the Kuril Islands and south of 67° south latitude. In August, the temperature is 25-29 °C at the equator, 5-8 °C in the Bering Strait and -0.5, -1 °C south of 60-62° south latitude. Between 40° south latitude and 40° north latitude, the temperature in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean is 3-5 °C lower than in the western part. North of 40° north latitude, the opposite is true: in the East the temperature is 4-7 °C higher than in the West. South of 40° south latitude, where zonal transport of surface water predominates, there is no difference between water temperatures in the East and West. In the Pacific Ocean there is more precipitation than evaporating water. Taking into account river flow, over 30 thousand km3 of fresh water enters here annually. Therefore, the salinity of surface waters is T. o. lower than in other oceans (average salinity is 34.58‰). The lowest salinity (30.0-31.0‰ and less) is observed in the West and East of the northern temperate latitudes and in the coastal areas of the eastern part of the ocean, the highest (35.5‰ and 36.5‰) - in the northern and southern subtropical latitudes, respectively. latitudes At the equator, water salinity decreases from 34.5‰ or less, in high latitudes - to 32.0‰ or less in the North, to 33.5‰ or less in the South.
The density of water on the surface of the Pacific Ocean increases fairly uniformly from the equator to high latitudes in accordance with general character distribution of temperature and salinity: at the equator 1.0215-1.0225 g/cm3, in the North - 1.0265 g/cm3 or more, in the South - 1.0275 g/cm3 or more. The color of the water in subtropical and tropical latitudes is blue, transparency in some places is more than 50 m. In the northern temperate latitudes, the color of the water is dark blue, along the coast it is greenish, transparency is 15-25 m. In Antarctic latitudes, the color of the water is greenish, transparency is up to 25 m .
Tides in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean are dominated by irregular semidiurnal (height up to 5.4 m in the Gulf of Alaska) and semidiurnal (up to 12.9 m in Penzhinskaya Bay of the Sea of Okhotsk). The Solomon Islands and part of the coast of New Guinea have daily tides of up to 2.5 m. The strongest wind waves are observed between 40 and 60° south latitude, in latitudes where westerly storm winds dominate (the “roaring forties”), in the Northern Hemisphere - to the north 40° north latitude. Maximum height wind waves in the Pacific Ocean are 15 m or more, length over 300 m. Tsunami waves are typical, especially often observed in the northern, southwestern and southeastern parts of the Pacific Ocean.
Ice in the North Pacific Ocean forms in seas with harsh winter conditions. climatic conditions(Bering, Okhotsk, Japanese, Yellow) and in the bays off the coast of Hokkaido, the Kamchatka and Alaska peninsulas. In winter and spring, ice is carried by the Kuril Current to the extreme northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. Small icebergs are found in the Gulf of Alaska. In the South Pacific, ice and icebergs form off the coast of Antarctica and are carried by currents and winds to open ocean. Northern border floating ice in winter it passes at 61-64° south latitude, in summer it shifts to 70° south latitude, icebergs at the end of summer are carried to 46-48° south latitude. Icebergs are formed mainly in the Ross Sea.
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Luganville, Vanuatu
Luganville is a city in island state Vanuatu and the provincial capital of Sanma. The second largest city in the country. It is located in the southeast of Espiritu Santo Island, approximately 2,500 kilometers from Australia. Largest port Vanuatu. The name of the island of Espiritu Santo, on which Luganville is located, comes from the Spanish espíritu santo, which means Holy Spirit. Sometimes this largest island Vanuatu is simply called Santo.
You can see Luganville by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Champagne Bay, Vanuatu
Vanuatu is often called the "untouched paradise" of Oceania. The unique combination of three cultures - English, French and Melanesian - has led to the emergence of a real oasis for tourists. The “European” cities of Port Vila and Lugainville coexist harmoniously with numerous villages of the islanders, whose life has hardly changed over the past several centuries.
Another name for Vanuatu is “the country of smiling people.” The good nature and openness of the people of Vanuatu pleasantly amazes everyone who comes to the islands. Characteristic feature The island landscape features numerous volcanoes, nine of which are active. The most famous of them is Yasur, the most accessible and “peaceful” active volcano on the planet.
You can see Champagne Bay by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Vila, Vanuatu
The largest city and the capital of Vanuatu, is located in the south of the island of Efate in the New Hebrides archipelago. Port Vila is the main economic and political center countries. The city's population is 29.3 thousand people (2003). The city is home to a harbor and Bauerfield International Airport. The city is located on the shores of Vila Bay in a hilly area. English, French and Melanesian cultures are reflected in the city. During World War II, the city served as a military base for US and Australian troops. In 1987, a powerful cyclone caused significant destruction to the city.
You can see Vila by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Vala Island, Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
The New Hebrides are an archipelago of 80 islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean, in Melanesia. Joint ownership (condominium) of Great Britain and France. Once on these islands, everyone will fully experience the patriarchal village life. Small mat huts, covered with palm leaves, are made without a single nail. There are separate sheds with the same roofs made of palm leaves, where during the rainy season the whole life of the village takes place. In the center of the village there is a square with huge banyan trees around, where everything happens significant events in the life of the community. The villages have no electricity or metal products, and fire is made here using sandalwood sticks. The main activity on the islands is Agriculture. The combination of a tropical climate and red soil created such favorable conditions that the harvest can be harvested almost monthly.
You can see Vala Island by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Noumea, New Caledonia
New Caledonia is a large island of the same name and a group of small islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, in Melanesia, one of the oases in the heart of the Great Ocean. Here you can discover deserted shores with golden sand beaches and dense mangroves, bright lights of nightclubs and casinos, breathtaking undersea world coral reefs with rich marine flora and fauna, a colorful mixture of traditional Melanesian culture and French charm, magnificent waterfalls and limestone caves, as well as relict plant and animal world. The main island of the country extends for 400 km. from north to south and 50 km. from west to east. Its enclosed lagoon, bordered by a long ridge of coral reefs, is considered one of the largest in the world, almost equal to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The turquoise blue water of the reef lagoons is framed by small islands covered with dense vegetation. The capital of the country, the city of Noumea, is the only " real city"country and one of the most colorful settlements in Melanesia. Quite tiny by European standards (60 thousand inhabitants), it has a special charm. From Ens Vata beach in the south to the northern suburbs of Kutiu and Jaho, Noumea stretches for 15 km. The city center is green central square, around which all business and cultural life capital Cities. On a small peninsula 10 km. a new building is located from the city center Cultural Center Tjibau. Created to preserve the cultural traditions of the Kanak and other peoples of Oceania, it now successfully covers much broader aspects public life. Also interesting are the building of the Bernheim Library in the colonial style, the Territorial Museum (dedicated to the archeology and ethnology of Oceania), the Museum of the City of Noumea, the Maritime Historical Museum, Geological Museum, Cathedral St. Joseph, Parc Forestier with the Botanical Park and Zoo (here you can see the symbol of the country - the flightless bird "kagu") and the Aquarium of Nouméa with a huge variety of tropical fish species, luminous corals and cephalopods contained here. The Neuville area is famous for its ancient ruins and isolated Quendou Bay – ideal place for swimming and snorkeling. The Quartier-Latina district is considered the most “French” district of the city, but to the north it begins industrial areas Doniambo, where mining and processing enterprises are concentrated. Ens Vata is a white sandy beach two kilometers long, lying south of the city, undoubtedly the most beautiful beach in the capital and one of the most famous places in the world for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Crystal clear water, convenient shore, rich underwater world and constant winds make this place one of best places For active rest. The entire coastline between the Enns Vata area and the Baia des Citron beach is built up with first-class hotels with a well-developed recreation infrastructure. The harbor of Bahia de la Moselle is one of the best anchorages in Melanesia, and at the eastern end of the Tjibau Peninsula lie the prosperous suburbs of St. Mary and Huemo, with an abundance of colonial-style mansions.
You can see Noumea by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Lifou Island, New Caledonia
In the past, Lifu was a coral atoll that was part of a submerged volcano. About 2 million years ago, the surface of the island rose to its modern level. The island has irregular shape. The length of Lifu is about 81 km, the width ranges from 16 to 24 km. The island is flat and has no hills or rivers. The central part of Lifou is a plateau covered with dense vegetation. In the southern part of the island is a large number of caves In the western part of Lifu is Sandal Bay, named after the sandalwood traders on the island.
You can see Lifa Island by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Pen Island, New Caledonia
Pen is an island in the Pacific Ocean near the island of Grande Terre. It is part of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. Administratively, it is part of the commune (municipality) of Pen Island in the Southern Province. The area of the island is 152.3 km². Length - 15 km, width - 13 km. Pen Island is located southeast of the island of New Caledonia and approximately 100 km southeast of the city of Noumea. The highest point is Nga Peak (262 m). The climate is tropical. The warmest months are November-March (temperatures range from 22 to 31 °C). Storms occur frequently from December to April.
You can see Pen Island by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Alotau, Papua New Guinea
Alotau is administrative center Milne Bay District. The city is located in the southern part of Milne Bay and is considered the main city of the Milne Bay province of Papua New Guinea. Milne Bay, namely Alotau, is one of the best areas in Papua New Guinea for beach tourism, surfing, diving and kite surfing. In the coastal waters there are more than 500 coral reefs and various sunken ships and planes that remained on the bottom after the Second World War. Most excursions to nearby islands depart from Alotau. The most popular excursions: to Fergusson Island with hot springs, volcanoes and mud pools; to the island of Murua, where woodcarving masters live; to the Trobriand Islands, where tribal leaders are highly revered and where the Milamala harvest festival takes place every year from June to August.
You can see Alotau by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Doini Island, Papua New Guinea
Doini Island is located in the heart of Milne Bay Province in Eastern Papua New Guinea - just one hour and 15 minutes flight north of Cairns. This plantation consists of 1100 hectares of coconut palms and beautiful tropical forests. The island is surrounded by white sandy beaches and the turquoise water of the ocean, where myriads of exotic fish teem. Such warmth and friendliness of the local residents is rarely seen anywhere in the world. In Doini, you can both relax on the island's snow-white beaches and feel the spirit of real adventure. The island is full exciting activities: fishing, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, horse riding and much more.
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Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Rabaul has a large and almost perfectly round harbour. For tourists, it is attractive for scuba diving, the remains of buildings and equipment of the Second World War, and the ruins of buildings buried under volcanic ash, which evokes some associations with the majestic Troy. A mighty arc of fire engulfs New Britain. Huge, conical volcano islands rise straight out of the water and are excellent sights.
You can see Doini Island by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Honiara, Solomon Islands
Honiara is located on the island of Guadalcanal, which, in addition to the wide coastal lowlands, has the most high point Solomon Islands – Mount Marakomburu (2330 m). The climate in the city is subequatorial, hot and humid. The cultural center of the capital of the Solomon Islands is the Point Cruz Marina. According to historians, this is exactly the place where the Spaniards first landed on the shore and erected a cross. Among the architectural sights of the capital special attention deserve Parliament House, back of the international airport, National Museum. The value for tourists is primarily the underwater world surrounding the island. In the coastal waters, diving enthusiasts will find many sunken ships and hundreds of crash sites from World War II aircraft.
You can see Honiara by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Denarau Island, Fiji
The Fiji Islands are one of the most remote and mysterious tropical islands. Holidays in Fiji attract with endless beaches and stunning wildlife. Here it is easy to forget about your everyday problems and completely immerse yourself in the measured rhythm of island life. The combination of beach and active recreation makes it possible to restore peace of mind and give your body the necessary recharge. On the islands you can ride a bicycle or scooter, explore the underwater kingdom with a mask or scuba gear, and fully experience all the delights of water sports that are so developed in Fiji. Holidays here are interesting not only for the beaches, but also for the opportunity to see a completely different way of life. Traditions, colorful markets and Fijian cuisine - all this makes a holiday in Fiji special, preventing these islands from being confused with any others.
You can see Denarau Island by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Suva, Fiji
Suva is the economic and political center of Fiji, the largest city in southern Oceania outside of Australia and New Zealand. The main seaport of the country. The city of Suva is located on the southeastern coast of the island of Viti Levu on a small peninsula. In the past, a significant part of the city was occupied by swamps. Suva is an administrative and port city. The city is home to the country's government buildings, the Fiji School of Medicine and one of the campuses of the University of the South Pacific. Fiji's tallest building, the Reserve Bank building, is located in Suva. One of the city's attractions is the city library, built in 1909. Suva is located official residence President of Fiji, built in 1882 and rebuilt in 1928. The city also houses the Fiji Museum, which displays rich collections of archaeological and ethnographic exhibits from the Pacific Islands.
You can see Suva by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Dravuni Island, Fiji
Dravuni is a small "paradise" in the Fiji group of islands. A pristine beach, stunning views of the ocean and nearby islands from the top of the hill - that's what awaits you in this unique corner of nature.
You can see Dravuni Island by going on one of the cruises around Australia and New Zealand.
Savusavu, Fiji
Savusavu is a small and simple town on the Fiji Islands, which is becoming increasingly popular due to the pilgrimage of divers to these places. The population of the town is no more than 3 thousand people. The local market in the center is interesting, especially noisy on Saturdays. Here, in addition to fruits and fish, you can buy wonderful products and souvenirs, items of traditional clothing made by local craftsmen. The main attractions are the truly beautiful and impressive Savu Savu Bay, hot mineral springs and geysers around the city.
You can see Savusava by going on one of the cruises along