General notes on South Pacific island groups
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-103- volcanic; palms, and large trees and other vegetation; inhabited; large num- ers of pigs. Climate not good for white men-- too damp. Hurricanes occur about every 3 years, between Nov. and April. Islets are Afnaha, Atacou, Athaluna, Ouea, Hanoua, Solkope, Solnahu. Rotumah: Rotuma. Solkop: Solkope. Solkope: islet on s. coast of Rotuma; wooded; prominent Solkop. summit is 420 ft. high. Solnahou: Solnahu. Solnahu: small islet close to s. coast of Rotuma; flat- topped; 165 ft. high; wooded. Solnahou. Uea: Emery. Uea: Ouea. Wea: Emery.