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Where is the Polynesian Triangle located?

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Map of the Pacific Islands region showing political boundaries, major island groups, and countries such as Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, French Polynesia, and Kiribati. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation and ocean depth, with key islands and capitals labeled throughout the central and southwestern Pacific Ocean.
Pacific Islands

The Polynesian Triangle is a vast region located in the east-central Pacific Ocean. It encompasses the Pacific islands that constitute the ethnogeographic group known as Polynesia.1

The triangle is defined by three primary points:
* Apex (North): The Hawaiian Islands1
* West Base Angle: New Zealand (Aotearoa)1
* East Base Angle: Easter Island (Rapa Nui)1

In addition to these points, the area includes numerous other island groups, such as Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, the Cook Islands, and French Polynesia.1