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​ total: 267,710 sq km country comparison to the world: [|75] land: 267,710 sq km water: NA //note:// includes Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, Bounty Islands, Campbell Island, Chatham Islands, and Kermadec Islands
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0-14 years: 20.7% (male 447,174/female 424,522) 15-64 years: 66.5% (male 1,404,143/female 1,399,530) 65 years and over: 12.8% (male 244,986/female 293,063) (2009 est.)

total population: 80.36 years country comparison to the world: [|17] male: 78.43 years female: 82.39 years (2009 est.)
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Religion Anglican 14.9%, Roman Catholic 12.4%, Presbyterian 10.9%, Methodist 2.9%, Pentecostal 1.7%, Baptist 1.3%, other Christian 9.4%, other 3.3%, unspecified 17.2%, none 26% (2001 census)

$114.9 billion (2009 est.) country comparison to the world: [|62] $116.5 billion (2008 est.) $116.6 billion (2007 est.) //note:// data are in 2009 US dollars
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Capital: Wellington

Staple food: Lamb, Beef, potatoes, bread Common Ingredients: beef lamb chickens, dairy(milk cheese) onions fruits, kiwi fruit.

Festivals: Maori wedding/feast, à Hangi = earth oven. (potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, lamb or pork or beef)

temperate with sharp regional contrasts
 * [|Climate] :**

4 – Dishes 1. Lamington- sponge cake with sweet icing coverings with coconut. 2. Pavlova – Egg whites+sugar = meringue cake, with chopped fruit and cream. 3. Roast Lamb – Cooked Lamb/ Oven with roast vegetables. 4. Pikelets – small thickish pancakes served with jam and cream for morning tea.

While these temperatures are the norm, the weather in New Zealand can change unexpectedly as cold fronts or tropical cyclones quickly blow in. Because of this, you should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature, particularly if you’re going hiking or doing other outdoor activities.**/Terrain:** Predominately mountainous with some large coastal plains **/Natural Hazards:** earthquakes are common, though usually not severe; volcanic activity.
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 * Peace || # **Country:** New Zealand **/Area:** 270,534 sq km **/Population:** 4,107,000 **/Capital:** Wellington **/Religion:** Protestant, Roman Catholic **/GDP per capita:** U.S. $20,100 /**Life Expectancy:** male: 78.43 years -- female: 82.39 years (2009 est.)
 * 1) **Climate:** The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south temperate. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20-30ºC and in winter between 10-15ºC.
 * 1) Religious Eating Habits:
 * 2) **Staple Foods:** bread, lamb and fish; because they have lots of sheep and fish farms.
 * 3) **Common Ingredients:**
 * 4) **Common Foods:**
 * 5) **Common Cooking Methods:**
 * 6) **Traditional Eating:** Stalls show off all types of odd but interesting food of New Zealand. Everything from sheep's eyes to bug larvae, wild highland beef, curried Hoki Tikka, pesto ice-cream, mountain merino and venison tongue are all on the list of things you can try.

[|https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nz.htmlhttp://www.virtualoceania.net/newzealand/facts/http://www.fishouttawater.net/newzealand/food.htmInterview: Mrs. WInslade] ||

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 * Lauren C || # Australia--7,682,300 sq km--Canberra-- 21,262,641 (July 2009 est.)--Catholic 25.8%, Anglican 18.7%, Uniting Church 5.7%, Presbyterian and Reformed 3%, Eastern Orthodox 2.7%, other Christian 7.9%, Buddhist 2.1%, Muslim 1.7%, other 2.4%, unspecified 11.3%, none 18.7% (2006 Census)--federal parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm--$28,290 per year--81.63 years
 * 1) generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north--mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast
 * 2) religion doesn't affect food choice

Sources: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/FOOD_IS_ART/places/Ausfoodarticle.htmlhttp:www.foodbycountry.com/Algeria-to-France/Australia http://www.benjaminchristie.com/blog/bush-tucker-native-australian-foods ||

2. Tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December) 3. couldnt find anything. 4. The basic staples are root crops like taro accompanied by fried or roasted meat or fish. Taro leaves are one of the various green vegetables used together with a variety of tropical fruits like bananas, pineapples, and mangoes, sweet potato, coconut products, fresh fruit, pork, chicken, corned beef, fish and shellfish. You can grow them in your own farm. 5. Ingredients typically used are Taro leaves, banana, coconut milk, coconut cream 6. __'Otai__ - its a tratitional fruit drink, useally made in summertime refreshment. Blended with water, coconut milk and tropical fruits. __Lu-Pup__ – Banan leaf inside is corn beef, coconut milk, onion, salt and pepper __Vai siaine__ – has lots of banan in it with water and coconut milk in it. __Lu-Sipi__ – Talo leaves, coconut cream, lamb meat, onion and foil. They put the foil under the talo leaves then put lamb, onion and coconut cream. 7. Cooking methods are underground oven, roast, fried. 8. Describe a Festival celebration in the country and especially any food traditions associated with it Heilala Pageant Festival from the end of June to beginning of July. Handicrafts displays, parades and the Tonga Beauty pageant are also held during this time. Couldnt find what they eat on that day, but I think they eat 'Otai, Lu-Pup, Vai-Siaine, Lu-Sipi and Umn. Cause those are the tradition food that they eat. [] Wikipedia and CIA ||
 * Johanna || # Country: Tonga/ Population: 120,898/ Land Area: total: 747 sq km/ Capital City: Nuku'alofa /Religion: Christian (Free Wesleyan Church claims over 30,000 adherents) Free Wesleyan Church. Wesleyanism is also the official religion of the state and the monarchy. Among the other major churches are the Roman Catholic Church (16.3 percent), the Church of Latter Day Saints (12.3 percent), the Free Church of Tonga (11.4 percent), the Church of Tonga (7.5 percent), Seventh-Day Adventist Church (2.3 percent), and Anglican Church (0.6 percent)./ Average income: $4,600/ Lifespan for total population: 70.73 yrs,Female:73.41yrs, Male:68.18yrs/ Political system: Hereditary constitutional monarchy / Language: Tongan, English

2. Geography: two main islands (Savaii, Upolu) and several smaller islands and uninhabited islets; narrow coastal plain with volcanic, rocky, rugged mountains in interior Climate: tropical; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October). They have so little land area that their only large food product is fish. Their other food products are coconut, yams, bananas, taro, coffee and cocoa. 3. Religion has no major impact. The Roman Catholic population would not eat meat during the Lenten season. 4. Taro, coconut, and breadfruit are staples of the Samoan diet because they are readily available on the islands. 5. Coconut, usually in the form of coconut cream is found in many dishes. Meals usually include fish or corned beef. 6. Palusami: a parcel of coconut cream wrapped in taro leaves baked in the umu. Oka I’a: Raw fish marinated in coconut milk. Kava: a drink made from the ground roots of pepper plants that has a mild tranquilizing effect. Pua’a: Shredded roast pork. 7. Foods are traditionally roasted or baked in an outdoor earth oven, called an umu. 8. One of the largest events in Samoa is the Teuila Festival. They have a beauty pageant and do a bunch of traditional stuff like knife dancing. They eat traditional food. Sources: Wikipedia, CIA World Factbook, AccessMyLibrary.com, Recipes.Wikia.com. || The Captial city is Papeete. The total population is 178,133. The main religions in Tahiti is Protestant 50% and Catholic 35%. The main language spoken in Tahiti is french. The political system in Tahiti is the people elected a president named Oscar Temaru.The Tahitians are french citizens that have their own civil and political rights. Average income in Tahiti is :$ 20,000 per year. Average lifespan in Tahiti is : 80 years. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/ mi qa 3800/is 200210/ ai n 9101471/ pg 5 http://buisnessbloghere.com/ 2009/11 2.) The geography of the country is: that Tahiti is the main island. Tahiti is located in the Society Islands. The Society islands is located in the South Pacific Ocean. The French Polynesian islands has 5 archipelago's which are the archipelago of the Society Islands, the archipelago Tuamotu, the archipelago of the Australes, the archipelago of the Marquesas and the archipelago of Gambiers. The Capital city of Papeete is located on the northwest coast of Tahiti. Tahiti measures at exactly 45km at its widest point. Mount Rooni is located in the southeast of Tahiti and rises at 1,332 m. The island consists of two round volcanic mountains. The rest of the island is encircled by a main road which cuts between the mountains and the sea. Tahiti's landscape consists of lush rain-forests and many swift streams.Climate of Tahiti is ; that it has a wet season from April to November. The wettest month of the year is in January with 13.2 inches of rain in Papeete. The driest month is in August with 1.9 inches. The average temperature in Tahiti is it ranges from 70 degrees farienheight to 88 degrees farienheight with very little seasonal variation.The lowest temperture in Tahiti is ; 61 degrees farienheight to 93 degrees farienheight. The climate affects the food by destroying global food production. 3.) How does religion affect the world's population food choices; In Tahiti taboos women aren't allowed to eat with men espicially on special occasions In tahiti taboos women aren't allowed to eat with men because a taboo is considered a sacred thing. Therefore women must not eat the following foods with men such as; any sacrificed animals or fruits of any kind. Certain types of food were permantly accepted for men in a taboo but women were not allowed to eat with men accept on special occasions. Thus in Hawaii such as the flesh of hogs,fowls,turtle, and several kinds of fish, coca-nuts and nearly everything that was sacrificed most men ate. || http: www. 1902 encyclopedia.com / T/ TAB/ taboo.html 4.) What are some staple foods in Tahiti; Some staple foods in Tahiti are; meat, tropical fruits, vegetables such as yam breadfruit and seafood. Why are they the main part of the diet there? The fruits and vegetables are important in the diet there because of the lack of nutrients in the Pacific Islands.
 * Jay || 1. Independent State of Samoa. Land area: 2,831 sq km. Capital city: Apia. Population: 219,998. Main religions: Congregationalist 34.8%, Roman Catholic 19.6%, Methodist 15%, Latter-Day Saints 12.7%. Political system: parliamentary democracy. Average income: $5,400. Average lifespan: 71.86 years.
 * Lisa || 1.) The name of the country is Tahiti the total land area is 1,045 sq km.

Without these foods in the diet in Tahiti, such as seafood, fruits and vegetables, people can get diseases and defiencies like anemia riboflavin deficiency,calcium deficiency,diabetes and heart disease. 5.) What are some typical food ingredients in Tahiti? Some typical ingredients in tahiti are: coconut milk, papaya, lime and bananas. 6.) What are 4 typical dishes in Tahiti? The four typical dishes in Tahiti are; Papaya chicken, Tahitian pawns, Tahitian Sun set roll ups and Pork Curry with bananas.Describe 4 typical dishes; Papaya chicken is made with coconut milk,chicken and papaya.Tahitian pawns is made with huge shrimp, red pepper, salt, onion and oil. Tahitian Sun set roll-ups is made with 2 chicken breasts, curry powder and sour cream. Pork curry with bananas is made with Lean pork, sweet potatoes and bananas. One popular dish in Tahiti is; **Poisson cru** which consits of raw fish marinated with lime juice and soaked in coconut milk, is so delicious and light that it melts in one's mouth. Another famous dish in Tahiti is: **Chevreffes** which consists of freshwater shrimp. Another famous dish in Tahiti is; a dessert called Poe is made from taro root flavored with bananas, vanilla, papaya, pumpkin and topped with coconut milk. Another famous Tahitian dish is; a tasty biscuit called kato which are made with coconut milk.

[|http://www.tahiti.com/english-version/about-tahiti /gen-resources/geography.html]http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Pork and Bacon/Pork Curry with Bananas HT MC Tahitian 95mins.htm [] http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Tahitian_Cuisine http://polynesiankitchen.blogspot.com/2009/05/papeete-tahitian-prawns.html

capital city is Noumea, the total population of the country is 227,43, the main religion in New Caledonia is Roman Catholic which is 60%but the other languages are 30% protestant, the political system in the country is that they have a president who's name is Philippe Gomes, the average income in New caledonia is 15,000 USD in one year, the average life span in the country is 75 yrs, 2. the geography of the country is that New Caledonia is the main island but there are many other small islands that surround the big island, but the climate of the country is tropical; modified by southeast trade winds; hot, humid, but how it impacts the food in new caledonia is that the average of the food production there is( 000 metric tons) # 2 but for the world it is 2,075,387, ====3. the religion in New Caledonia is Melanesian 42.5%, European 37.1%, Wallisian 8.4%, Polynesian 3.8%, Indonesian 3.6%, Vietnamese 1.6%, other 3% but how it impacts the food is that there is many different choices there to taste and enjoy from a different country ====
 * Ben || 1. the name of the country is New Caledonia, the total land area is 18,575 sq km, the

==== 4. the staple foods in New Caledonia are Fish, Coconut, Banana, taro. sweet potato, lobster, coconut crab, dugong and turtle, the diet of these foods is that their healthy foods when your trying to loose weight ==== || 1. Republic of Fiji, land area - 118,270 sq km (7,054 sq miles), capital - Suva, population - 818,000, religion -, Military junta and Parliamentary Republic, $1,964.59 per person, 69.82 years 2. Fijian cuisine is more influenced by other countries than it is by its geography. Because of its landmark and role as a trade center in the pacific, many countries have stepped over the land and brought different foods there, especially Polynesian, Indian, Melanesian, Chinese and some European influences. Fiji has many mountain ranges and is in a tropical area so there are variety of fruits and seafood available. 3. There are no special exceptions on foods except for Hindus - they don’t eat meat 4. Staple foods in Fiji are cassavas and yams. Its convenience in storage and easy harvest are some reasons. These can be cooked in a variety of ways, tasty and are nutritious 5. Brown rice, taro, root vegetables like potatoes and turnips, [|ginger], [|garlic] , [|turmeric] , [|fenugreek] , coriander, [|cumin] , coconuts, breadfruit and various types of fish 6. Lentil and Potato Curry - A very delicious curry that tastes great topped with coconut chutney.  ROTI - This is a type of bread that is eaten with Indian food especially curries. It is one of the Fiji recipes that is hard to perfect but a must for all Fijian dinners. 7. there are no special cooking methods, but one thing that matters much in Fijian cooking is controlling the right amount of spices to match the color and taste of the food well. 8. Diwali, the **Hindu Festival of Lights **, is celebrated by many of the Indo-Fijian communities in October or November of each year (November 12th for 2004). It is celebrated with ornate candle decorations and many small oil lamps (diyas) and sweet tasting foods. It is the festive Hindu celebration of good (Lord Rama) over evil and in India, it is a celebration of the Hindu culture itself. Diwali is a public holiday in Fiji and is a time of much merriment. <span style="font-family: '맑은 고딕'; font-weight: normal;"> **<span style="font-family: '맑은 고딕'; font-weight: normal;">Christmas – just like any other places. Special local food is served ** <span style="font-family: 맑은 고딕;"> [] [] [] <span style="font-family: 맑은 고딕;">http://www.earthyfamily.com/FJ-recipe.htm || 2) mostly low plateau with deserts; fertile plain in southeast; generally arid to semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in north 3) There is no restriction on food bases on religion. 4) Some of the staple foods in Australia are meats (lamb, chicken, beef, pork), fish and seafood, potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, peas, beans, salad vegetables, bread, and fruits. 5) Typical ingredients include 6) ** Vegemite: ** Vegemite is extremely popular amongst Australians. This is to the extent that it is considered to be a national food item today. Vegemite is available across Australia and is exported to other countries as well. Vegemite is actually a brown colored paste which is used as a spread on sandwiches as well as crackers. At times, vegemite is also used as a filling for pastries. Vegemite is known to be a rich source of Vitamin B. It is basically made from yeast extract. Dr. Cyril P. Callister first created Vegemite in 1923. Vegemite has a smooth but sticky texture and is slightly bitter to taste!
 * Daniel ||
 * <span style="font-family: '맑은 고딕'; font-weight: normal;">Sweet Potato and Pineapple Bake - **<span style="font-family: 맑은 고딕;">Although this dish sounds like an unlikely combination of flavors, it is quite scrumptious and the ingredients are easily attained.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: '맑은 고딕'; font-weight: normal;">KOKODA - ** <span style="font-family: 맑은 고딕;">A traditional Fijian fish dish that is prepared with mahi-mahi, a white flesh fish. This is a very simple dish to prepare but you need to allow time for marinating.
 * Rachel || 1) Commonwealth of Australia; 7,741,220 sq km; Canberra; 21,262,641 (July 2009 est.); Catholic 25.8%, Anglican 18.7%, Uniting Church 5.7%, Presbyterian and Reformed 3%, Eastern Orthodox 2.7%, other Christian 7.9%, Buddhist 2.1%, Muslim 1.7%, other 2.4%, unspecified 11.3%, none 18.7% (2006 Census); federal parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm; $38,800 (2009 est.); 81.63 years
 * Pie Floater: ** The pie floater is unique to areas of South Australia. A pie floater is actually a meat pie that is served with tomato sauce. It is always placed in thick green pea soup. Generally, pie floaters are available late in the night at caravans parked around the street. This is mainly seen in areas of Adelaide. The National Trust of Australia gave the pie floater the status of a South Australian Heritage icon in the year 2003.
 * Australian Meat Pie: ** Australian meat pie is famous all over and there are many manufactures that cite various references that do not clearly indicate when this dish was actually invented. Hot pies are actually a favorite with all Australians hence currently pies are easily available in many areas of Australia. Such is the popularity of the Australian meat pie that a Great Aussie Pie contest is celebrated to attract various pie makers. The prize is given to those pie makers who have met the quality standards. Typically, an Australian meat pie contains minced meat with some gravy. It is also served with onions.

**Lamington:** Lamington is a tempting traditional Australian cube shaped dessert, which contains a generous helping of chocolate icing. They are also served with strawberry jam with desiccated coconut as topping. Lamingtons are extremely popular and is available in many bakeries in Australia. This yummy dessert is also named as Queensland’s favorite icon. 7) There are many ways that Australians cook their meals.

Sources: [] [] [] [] || Kabuli – a Palauan rice dish cooked with chicken. Dalchini – a simple Oriya rice dish. It’s served with vegetable and non-vegetable gravy based curry or served as by itself. Fish curry - one of the most popular curries in the Maldives with its pleasant and relatively mild taste. While a lot of locals like to have their curry with steamed or boiled rice, mixing it with "roshi" or bread is also equally as popular. Mutton (Lamb Palau) – This is an Anglo-Indian dish cooked with lamb.
 * Gina || # <Palau island>, < 177 sq mi/ 458 sq km>, <Melekeok>, <20,796>, < Roman Catholic, Protestant, Modekngei (an indigenous Palauan religion)>, <Constitutional republic>, < $178.4 million>, <male 68 yrs; female 76 yrs>
 * 1)  There are about 200 islands around the Palau island with 8 principal islands. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean varies from the high, mountainous, largest island, Babelthuap, to low coral islands fringed by large barrier reefs. Palau keeps its warm climate all year round with an annual average temperature of 27°C (82°F). There is the heaviest rainfall between July and October.
 * 2) Since Catholics are brought to Palau by the Western influence, Palauan’s eat sweet potatoes, assorted vegetables, roasted suckling pig, beef steaks, and other delights which can stimulate anyone’s appetite at Christmas and Easter.
 * 3) Fish (including tuna), coconut, coconut milk, taro, and rice are considered as staple foods in Palau.
 * 4) Palauan people typically add meat and cured and smoked hams in their dishes as well as vegetables and cereals. Pork, fish, potatoes, yam, herbs and spices, and cassava are also favored in Palauan dishes.
 * 5) Palau food come from all over the world.
 * 1) frying, baking in the oven, roasting, grilling
 * 2) Geographically, Palau is considered as part of Micronesia, but Palauans, instead of being part of the Federated States of Micronesia, they decided to do things on their own way. Therefore, Spain, Germany, Japan and the United States have dominated Palau, it officially became an independent nation on 1994. Palauan people celebrate it till this day.

[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] || 2. A scattered archipelago of about 1,000 mountainous islands and low-lying coral atolls, the Solomon Islands lie east of Papua New Guinea and northeast of Australia in the south Pacific. The islands include Guadalcanal, Malaita, Santa Isabel, San Cristóbal, Choiseul, New Georgia, and the Santa Cruz group. **Climate:**Semi-tropical, mainly hot and humid, with little annual variation in temperature. The wet season (November to April) can bring severe tropical storms. The Solomon islands are surrounded by the ocean so the food production involves a lot of fishing. Also the humid climate results the Solomon islands to have agriculture. Food production relies on backyard agriculture and fishing. Growing crops in gardens, undertaken largely by women, provides for basic food staples. The main crops grown include taro, yam, sweet potato, beans, cabbage, watercress and watermelon. http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/253/climate/Australia-and-South-Pacific/Solomon-Islands.html http://aciar.gov.au/node/704 3.Animism was practiced before Christianity reached the islands. For believers in animism, most living things have spirits and it bodes well to maintain a cordial relationship with one's ancestors and the whole ecosystem. For those who live near the coast, totem gods include sharks, octopi, and stingrays. Inland people worship crocodiles, snakes, the eagle, and the owl as deity totems. Nowadays though, Christianity has increased in the island. http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Solomon-Islands.html 4. Fish meat is staple in the Solomon Islands cuisine. Usually any meat is cooked and served with sweet potatoes, rice, taro roots cassava, taro leaves and many other vegetables. This is the main part of the diet because many fishes are caught. Also, many crops are produced and areconsidered staple foods because they grow well in the humid, hot weather. arehttp:recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Solomonian_Cuisine 5. Fish, meat, poi, coconut milk, breadfruit, taro roots, potatoes, rice, yam, beans, cabbage and other vegetables. 6. **Poi** This native dish is definitely an acquired taste. It's made from cooked taro root that is pounded to a smooth paste, then mixed with water, the amount depending on how the poi is to be served. Since poi is eaten with the fingers, its consistency is measured accordingly and ranges from "one-finger" (the thickest) to "three-finger" (the thinnest). Poi is generally fermented for several days, which gives it a sour, acidic taste. It can be eaten by itself, mixed with milk to make a porridge or served as a condiment for meat and fish. A starchy substance extracted from the root of the cassava plant. It's available in several forms including granules, flakes, pellets flour or starch. The most widely available forms are tapioca flour (also called cassava flour ) and pearl tapioca. The flour is used as a thickening agent for soups, fruit fillings, glazes, etc. Pearl tapioca is used mainly to make pudding and comes in several sizes, regular or instant forms and in a variety of prepackaged flavors. Pearl tapioca is available in most supermarkets, whereas the other forms are more commonly found in health-food stores and markets. Clam choswer is any of several chowders containing clams and broth. Along with the clams, diced potatois common, as are onions, which are occasionally sauteed in the drippings from salt pork. Celery is frequently used. Other vegetables are uncommon, but small carrot strips might occasionally be added, primarily for color. A garnish of parsly serves the same purpose. Bay leaves are also sometimes used as a garnish and flavoring. It is believed that clams were added to chowder because of their relative ease to collect Crab meat mixed with mayonnaise, pimiento, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice and celery. It is served in bowl lined with lettuce leaves. It is also Garnished with lemon slices and sprinkle with paprika. []
 * Esther || 1. Solomon Islands: **Land area:** 10,633 sq mi (27,539 sq km); **total area:** 10,985 sq mi (28,450 sq km) ** Capital and largest city :** Honiara (on Guadalcanal), 54,600. **Population (2009 est.):** 595,613 (growth rate: 2.3%); birth rate: 27.7/1000; infant mortality rate: 19.0/1000; life expectancy: 73.7; density per sq mi: 53. The Solomon Islands is a constitutional monarchy and have a parliamentary system of government. Queen Elizabeth IIis the Monarch of the Solomon Islands and the head of state:; she is represented by the Governor-Generalwho is chosen by the Parliament for a five-year **Governor-General:** Nathaniel Waena (2004) **Prime Minister:** Manasseh Sogavare (2006).**Religion:** Church of Melanesia 33%, Roman Catholic 19%, Seventh-Day Adventist 11%, United Church 10%, Christian Fellowship Church 2%, other Christian 4% (1999). **Economic summary:** **GDP/PPP** (2007 est.): $948 million; per capita $1,900 []
 * Tapioca Pudding**
 * Clam chowder**
 * Chesapeake Bay Crab Salad**

Mrs. Winslade I really couldn't find any nice foods from Solomon Islands =[

7. smoking meat, spicing up the taste, coloring dish, boiling, baking and frying. http://worldinfozone.com/country.php?country=SolomonIslands 8. Any special event, holiday or celebration in Solomon Islands are held by respecting old traditions. Special dishes are cooked using old methods and ingredients in order to create a paradise of tastes and flavors. Some of the main public holidays that are celebrated every year in Solomon Islands : New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, National Day of Thanksgiving, Queen’s Birthday and of course Christmas. A special dish served during any celebration is called poi and it is made with fermented taro roots. This dish can be served with Chicken or fish meat or made like a porridge. Also used a lot during holidays is tapoica or Pearl cassava and manly this is served like a pudding. [] || Land area: The fifteen small islands in this South Pacific Ocean country have a total land area of 240 square kilometres (92.7 sq mi.), but the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers 1.8 million square kilometres (0.7 million sq mi) of ocean. Capital city: Avarua Population: For Dec. 2009 the total population estimate is 24,400 and the resident estimate 12,000. Main religion: Christianity Political System: the Cook islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand. Average income (in USD): ** GDP - per capita (US Dollar) ** $9,100 (2005est.) ​Average lifespan: ​ 74.22 2. ** Geography of the cook islands: ** the nation of the Cook Islands comprises 15 islands spread over 850,000 square miles (2.2 million square kilometres) of ocean smack in the middle of the South Pacific between Tonga to the west and the Society Islands to the east. The Cook Islands consists of two main groups, one in the north and one in the south. The southern group is nine "high" islands mainly of volcanic origin although some are virtually atolls. The majority of the population lives in the southern group. The northern group comprises six true atolls. The climate in the Cook Islands is equable. The rainy season is between November and March, but the rain usually falls in the form of late afternoon storms, cooling the air temperature, which averages around 82ºF (28ºC) this time of year. The cooler, dry season, when temperatures range from 70ºF to 80ºF (20ºC to 26ºC), runs from April to October. Severe weather is seldom experienced. Climate: ​The climate in the Cook Islands is equable. The rainy season is between November and March, but the rain usually falls in the form of late afternoon storms, cooling the air temperature, which averages around 82ºF (28ºC) this time of year. The cooler, dry season, when temperatures range from 70ºF to 80ºF (20ºC to 26ºC), runs from April to October. Severe weather is seldom experienced. The food production is not affected much by the geography and climate. They produce regular tropical foods and it differs by the seasons (rainy/hot). It is similar to the Philippines in the types of food that is produced.
 * Julie || 1. Country: Cook Islands

Climate
Cook Islands have a pleasant even climate all year round. The wetter, more humid months, December to March, have an average daily high 29°C. The cooler, drier months, June to September, have an average daily high of 25°C. The mountainous interior of Rarotonga is the wettest area. The hurricane season lasts from November to March, though severe storms are rare, averaging once every 20 years.

Environment
The more fertile southern islands grow coconut palms, pandanus and fruit trees and have jungles of ferns, creepers and tall hardwood trees. Animal life includes the Pacific fruit bats, found only on Mangaia and Rarotonga, the cave-dwelling Atiu swiftlet, the chattering kingfisher of Atiu and Mauke, the Mangaia kingfisher and the Rarotonga flycatcher, or kakerori. Fish life includes parrotfish and humpback whales. 3. The religion of the people does'nt affect their food cho ice because they are predominantly Christian 4. The staple foods of the Cook islands are the Taro plant, Coconut, fish, cassava,and tropical fruits form the basis of most meals in Cook Islands. Traditional foods may be cooked slowly in ground ovens. These foods are the main part of their diet because they are the most common things to find (it being a tropical climate) 5. copra, papayas, fresh and canned citrus fruit, coffee, fish are among some of the ingredients typically used 6. **IKA MATA** **Ingredients:** -fresh fish-onions-tomatoes-lemons-coconut- cream To make this you soak raw fish in these ingredients. It is a delicacy of Cook islands.**POKE** **Ingredients:**-1 cup of starch-2 cups of pawpaw or -banana(mashed or pureed)-sugar -- optional-coconut cream This is pudding that you first mix the starch with fruit and other ingredients and then bake. You mix it all together and serve warm. It is a delcious pudding delicacy popular among the islanders and tourists. **CURRIED OCTOPUS IN COCONUT SAUCEIngredients:**- 1 whole fresh octopus- coconut cream- onion- curry powder- salt & pepper This octopus is simmered and then soaked in a coconut cream-served warm. **RUKAUIngredients:**-taro leaves-onions-coconut cream to make you slice the leaves into thin strips then place into a pot with a little bit of water at the bottom after that you cook the rukau with continues stirring until all water has evaporated then pour in the coconut cream and add finely chopped onions and maybe add in optional meat or corned beef. 7. Common cooking methods include-boiling, simmering,frying, 8. **Anzac Day** is a national day of remembrance in [|Australia] and [|New Zealand], and is commemorated by both countries on [|25 April] every year to honour members of the [|Australian and New Zealand Army Corps] ([|ANZAC]) who fought at [|Gallipoli] in [|Turkey] during [|World War I]. It now more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their countries. Anzac Day is also observed in the [|Cook Islands], [|Niue], [|Samoa] and [|Tonga]. All they eat is Anzac biscuits and they have a day off where they go to dorm parades at war veteren centers. They sell poppies (flowers). || > Population" 1.262.840 **State Capital:** Honolulu > **People:** American > **Official Language:** Hawaii has two official state languages: English and Hawaiian > **Languages Spoken:** English, Hawaiian, Pidgin, Samoan, Tongan > **Government:** Republican > **Highest Point -** Mauna Kea - 13796 feet (4,205 m) above sea level > **Bordering Body of Water -** Pacific Ocean > **Islands:** Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, Niihau, Kaho' olawe > <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">Ethnicity (2000): Hawaiian/Part Hawaiian (22.1%); Caucasian (20.5); Japanese (18.3); Filipino (12.3); Chinese (4.1) <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular;">Life expectancy: Males, 75.9 years; Females, 82.0 years Education: 87.4% of the population 25 years and older are high school graduates; 26% has a bachelor's or advanced degree. Hawaii Per capita personal income : $27,533: Median annual income for families: $66,402. Hawai‘i was ranked seventh among the fifty states and District of Columbia.
 * Kenny || # **Country:** Area: 10932 square miles
 * 1) **Climate:** Hawaii has only two seasons – summer, from May to September, and winter, from October to April Imagine a place where you’re never too hot or too cold, but always “just right.” With its warm and gentle trade winds, mild temperatures and sunny skies.. This is Hawaii...its kinda like the philippines and its a saweet vacation spot i must say. Been there once and did not want to leave.

chicken, raw fish, or even rare beef, Philippine deer, and even SPAM. Lady of Camarin Day:celebrates the patron Saint of Guam and the Northern Marianas. Celebrated on December 8th in honor of the Saint Lady Camarin. Usually respects are paid and honor given up to statues of the saints.// || 2. It is mostly mountainous with some large coastal plains. It is an island, so there is also a lot of sea around it which provides much food. Otherwise, they grown some tropical foods in the north, and have food similar to Britain. 3. Today religion does not have an affect, but the originial inhabitants had some food laws and such that are now outdated. 4. fish and other sea foods are common, as well as bread, fruits, and some meats like pork. 5. lamb, pork, fish, kiwi fruit, scallops, cheese, bread, spices, and more. 6. Pavlova is a crunchy meringue based desert. Glazed hams are common, which is pork that is sweetened with other ingredients. Biscuits are commonly eaten, and they are raised bread that is made into small circles. Pork and Puha is vegetables boiled in pork stock, often served with dumplings. 7. They commonly cook over fires, bake, and grill. 8. The wildfoods festival is held every year in Hokitika. This festival is all about celebrating New Zealand's wild foods from New Zealand. People from New Zealand and the globe come to Hokitika every year to join in on this celebration of food. The Wildfoods Festival has become so popular that it has gone on to win awards and accolades. || 2. Because of the warm climate in Australia many people like to be outside next to the pool with the bbq going and so there is often alot of bbq's. Because the climate is good and easy for growing vegetables and fruits, we have many of these. In wintertime in Canberra often pumpkin soup is eaten alot. 3. Religion does not really affect the populations food choices. 4. The staple food of Australia are; beef, chicken, pork, fish, lamb,- are a main part because it is avalible. Also rice, potato, pasta, cereals because they too are of an abundance. Fresh fruit, Vegetables, Dairy-cheese, milk, yogurt are very common as there are not many people in Australia and it is such a large country and makes much more fod than it needs. 5. Some ingredients that are typically used in Australia are very varried because Australia is such a multicultural nation, we have learned to use many diffrent types of cooking and ingredients. Mexica, Itillian, Greek, Chinese, Indian are all very common "types" of meals in Australia. 6. 1)Spagettie Bolognese - this is like normal spagettie, that has a tomato base and then minced meat browned and put inside. Along with some herbs freshly picked from the garden. 2) Rost Lamb- Generally a leg of lamb placed in the oven with salt/pepper/garlic/rosemarry on the outside and then placed in the oven. THis is often served with steemed vegetables and also baked potato with gravey. 3)Fish and chips- Cod fish, deep fried in batter or cumbed and then fried, with home made chips made from REAL potatos. served with calsaw and lemon for the fish 4) BBQ stake and saussages- Generally done on the BBQ outside, with some marinade on the outside of the stake but the saussages are jsut forked. neither of these pieces od meat have to be cooked for very long. And then these are usually served with a salad on the side. 7.The most common cooking method like mentioned earlier in the climate section is BBQing, Australians really are very family orintated and when Dad is cooking the meat ever one is watching how to do it so that when they get bigger than can do it too. Also, its done outside which means its a little more interesting for the kids to watch. 8. Christmas dinner usually consists of Turky and Ham on the bone, and prawns, served with salads, or the turky with hot vegetables. And the typical dessert would be Trifle or Christmas cake or Christmas pudding and custard. Source: MUM! ||
 * 1) Religious Eating Habits: there are a number of outspoken Jews in Hawaii, so foods that are not Kosher will not be sold in Jewish communities. other than that, other religions such as bhuddists and christians dont have any food restrictions so they can eat whatever the heck they want.
 * 2) **Staple Foods:** FISh is a big staple in hawaii among other seafood. as well as chicken.
 * 3) **Common Ingredients:** They season most of their food with //kukui// nut, seaweed, //hoio//, fern, and salt.
 * 4) **Common Foods:fi** sh, squid, limpet, crab and other seafood, chicken, and birds. The main leafy vegetables are taro tops (//luau//), and edible plants such as tree fern and fan palm. Fruits: bananas, coconuts, raspberries, strawberries, mountain apples and sugar cane.
 * 5) **Common Cooking Methods: lots of grilling, broiling, steaming, frying, and roasting.. also a lot of just sushi. :)**
 * 6) **Traditional Eating: Kalua pig... its much like lechon baboy served here in the philippines. a pig stuck on a stick and roasted over hot coals. Oven Kalua Pork: Pig fat roasted in oil and salt. Khal bi, hawaiian ribs, seasoned with lots of garlic and kukui nuts. haupia... cocnut pudding or cake** ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Josh || **Guam** ( [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Loudspeaker.svg/11px-Loudspeaker.svg.png width="11" height="11" caption="en-us-Guam.ogg" link="http://fa-foods-ii-2010.wikispaces.com/page/edit/wiki/Media:En-us-Guam.ogg"]] [|/ˈɡwɑːm/] (help·info) ; Chamorro: **Guåhan**) is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government.[3][4] The island's capital is Hagåtña (formerly Agana). Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands.Guam lies between 13.2°N and 13.7°N and between 144.6°E and 145.0°E, and has an area of 212 square miles..The island of Guam is 30 miles (48 km) long and 4 mi (6 km) to 12 mi (19 km) wideThe 2008 population estimate for Guam is 175,000.[18] As of 2005, the annual population growth is 1.76%.[22] The largest ethnic group are the native Chamorros, accounting for 37.1% of the total population. Other significant ethnic groups include those of Filipino (25.5%), White (10%) indicates of both European often of Spanish and white American ancestry, and the rest are of Chinese, Japanese and Korean ancestry. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion, with 85% of the population claiming an affiliation with it.
 * CLIMATE:** The climate is characterized as tropical marine. The weather is generally hot and very humid with little seasonal temperature variation. The mean high temperature is 86 °F (30 °C) and mean low is 76 °F (24 °C) with an average annual rainfall of 96 inches (2,180 mm). The dry season runs from December through June. The remaining months (July through November) constitute the rainy season. The months of January and February are considered the coolest months of the year with night time temperatures in the mid to low 70s and generally lower humidity levels. The highest risk of typhoons is during October and November. They can, however, occur year-round. The climate is much like the Philippines, which means growing food isnt hard, and meat is very common.
 * RELIGION:** Now adays religion does not neccassarily affect food choice.
 * STAPLE FOODS:** Staple foods include fish, breadfruit, taro, cassava
 * TYPICAL INGREDIENTS:** Spam, oil for frying, meats, vegtables, fresh fruits
 * SPECIAL DISHES:** red rice, which is cooked with achiote/annatto seeds,
 * kelaguen which is similar to ceviche but with various proteins such as barbecued
 * various types of pancit are also made,such as bihon, sotanghon, and canton
 * arroz caldo, which is a rice porridge with chicken
 * beef tinaktak, which is beef cooked in coconut milk and local veggies
 * COMMON METHODS OF COOKING:** Guamanian cuisine uses elements from various cooking traditions borrowed from their neighbours and developed from their own traditional dishes. While there are no specific or unique preparation methods for Guamanian cooking, we should point out that attention to detail is important in the Guamanian cuisine. Using the right amount of spices for example is essential - either for spicing up the taste or for coloring the dish. The diversity of vegetables and cereals found in Guam is also noticed in the delicious dishes belonging to their cuisine. The visual attractiveness of the dish is also important, and a balance between colors and proportion differentiates. Each traditional dish has a special cooking method, which is more or less general in all of Guam's regions. Meat is one of the main elements of most Guamanian dishes and cured and smoked hams are often parts of delicious dishes.
 * HOLIDAY:**
 * Campbell || 1. New Zealand. It has a total of 267,710 sq. km, a population of 4,213,418, and its capital city is Wellington. The life expectancy is 80.36 years, and there is no state religion (Christianity is the largest). It is a parliamentary democracy and the median household income is $46,312.
 * Lauren || 1.Australia. Land area:7.7 Million Sq Km. Capital City:Canberra. Population:22 Million Main Religions in Australia are Catholic, Christian, Buddhists, Atheists. Political system in Australia is a democracy who is still under the Queen of England and we have a priminister. Average income: 30000 a year. Average lifespan : 70 years old.