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| above: The Marquesan Islands belong to French Polynesia and so be under the politically authority of France. All islands in the archipelago are of volcanic origin. The vegetation is very rich in species, particularly on the larger islands, ca. 164 species resp. forms are endemic and can only be found on the Marquesan Islands or even on only one of the islands. The smaller islands are now mostly without any native vegetation, because on most islands horses and goats have become a pest. ... for more information click on island or name |