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Marquesas Islands

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The Marquesas are islands in the sea.

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They are part of French Polynesia. Most islands are made by volcanoes. They can be very dry.
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Rainforest Fatu Hiva.jpg
People live there and fish in the water. Can you see the big mountains?

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Hatiheu Bay, Nuku Hiva (French Polynesia).jpg
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Rainforest Fatu Hiva.jpg
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