Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania, made up of over
1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The
indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are termed Polynesians
and they share many similar traits including language, culture and beliefs.
Historically, they were experienced sailors and used stars to navigate during
the night. The term "Polynesia" was first used in 1756 by French
writer Charles de Brosses, and originally applied to all the islands of the
Pacific. In 1831, Jules Dumont d'Urville proposed a restriction on its use
during a lecture to the Geographical Society of Paris.
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