Countries and Territories Covered
The chapter covers the following countries and territories: American Samoa - Cook Islands - Federated States of Micronesia - Fiji - French Polynesia - Guam - Kiribati - Marshall Islands - Nauru - New Caledonia - Niue - Northern Marianas - Palau - Papua New Guinea - Pitcairn - Samoa - Tokelau - Tonga - Tuvalu - Vanuatu - Wallis and Futuna
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