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Where do Polynesian communities in Solomon Islands mainly live?
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In the Solomon Islands, Polynesian communities form a small minority of the population and reside primarily on outlying atolls and islands. These locations include:1
- Ontong Java Atoll
- Bellona
- Rennell Island
- The Reef Islands
- The Stewart Islands (Sikaiana)
- Tikopia
- Anuta
These groups are often referred to as Polynesian outliers, as they live within the geographic region of Melanesia but maintain distinct cultural and linguistic ties to Polynesia.12