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The Coconut tree

United States, 1977
film

Examines aspects of life in the Pacific Islands. The coconut is the islands’ only export and the coconut palm is also esential for the people’s im..

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The Coconut

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Pacific Island life: food from the sea

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South Pacific island children: life in Fiji

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Prince of palms

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Tree of wealth

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Pacific Island life: family life

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Economic development

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Co-ops at work in Solomon Islands

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Light in the jungle

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Australian pineapples

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Pacific Island life: village life

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Pacific Island life: fishing

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Political, economic and social developments in the Territory of Papua New Guinea. Part 3

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The Tree of life

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People of Hawaii

United States, 1940
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In the South seas: palm and steeple

Canada, 1973
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