Eleven Pacific Island countries are members of the World Bank and have a combined population of about 2.3 million people, scattered across an area equivalent to 15% of the globe’s surface.

The Pacific Islands are home to some of the most iconic tourist destinations in the world. From beautiful beaches to futuristic megacities, you’re bound to be overwhelmed with choices when visiting.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the South Pacific island nation Vanuatu on Tuesday. A tsunami warning was lifted less than two hours after the quake. However, with ...

You may have to trek a bit to reach the thousands of islands that comprise the South Pacific, but the journey ... Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yes No ...

Good luck finding Tuvalu on a map. The Pacific paradise, located between Australia and Hawaii, is one of the smallest countries in the world. Its nine tiny islands combine for just 10 square miles.

For some locations around the world, the celebrations are over ... International date line zig zags through Pacific. See the map Since countries are free to choose which date to observe, that ...