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Penrhyn as seen from the Space Shuttle
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Oceanography from the Space Shuttle Website
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PENRHYN = Tongareva - Is the largest atoll in the Pacific Ocean, measuring 7 by 15 miles. Weekly flights from Rarotonga as well as frequent ships come to trade for the valuable copra grown on the motus. Pearl farming is a booming industry, but not quite as lucrative as the black pearls of it sister island, Manihiki.
The island came by its name form the ship that hove to in 1788, LADY PENRHYN, and her master, Captain Lever. The island has been repopulated several times in the past due 'blackbirders' from Peru and opportunistic missionaries moving people to other islands.
There are two main settlements on Tongareva, Omoka, which is on Moananui, and Te Tautua which is on Pokerekere. See the map.
The present day inhabitants are friendly fun-loving people who enjoy sharing their 'home brew' and telling stories. There are no hotels or guest houses on the atoll, but often arrangements can be made to stay with a family on the island. There are regular (approximately 4 hour) flights via Air Rarotonga to Penrhyn each Saturday from Rarotonga with a brief stop at Aitutaki. |
Beach Outside School Penrhyn
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Stamps from Penrhyn depicting birds of Hawaii :
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Hawaii Oo
(extinct)
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Moorhen
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Apapane
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Iiwi
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There are other Cook Islands Bird Stamps on many other pages.
See the Birds Pages
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