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Bikini Atoll
Location: Marshall Islands, Historical Significance: The site of nuclear testing by the United States during the Cold War, leading to the displacement of local inhabitants.
Levuka
Location: Ovalau, Fiji, Historical Significance: Fiji's first colonial capital, exemplifying the late 19th century Pacific port towns.
Papahānaumokuākea
Location: Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, United States, Historical Significance: One of the largest marine protected areas and a sacred place in Hawaiian culture.
Anzac Cove
Location: Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, Historical Significance: Although not in Oceania, it is a famous site where the ANZAC troops landed in WWI and is significant in the national conscience of Australia and New Zealand.
Te Wahipounamu
Location: South Island, New Zealand, Historical Significance: A region with outstanding natural landscapes and home to ancient Māori hunting grounds.
Tongariro National Park
Location: North Island, New Zealand, Historical Significance: New Zealand’s first national park and a place of cultural and spiritual significance to the Māori people.
Easter Island
Location: Chilean Polynesia, Historical Significance: Known for Moai statues that represent the ingenuity of the ancient Rapa Nui people.
Kokoda Track
Location: Papua New Guinea, Historical Significance: Scene of a fierce WWII campaign between Japanese and Allied forces, particularly significant for Australia.
Tarawa
Location: Gilbert Islands, Kiribati, Historical Significance: Site of the Battle of Tarawa during WWII, one of the most intense battles fought in the Pacific Theater.
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Location: Northland Region, New Zealand, Historical Significance: The site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 between the British Crown and Māori chiefs.
Suomenlinna
Location: Off the coast of Helsinki, Finland, Historical Significance: This is not in Oceania but rather in Europe and is a fortress that has served in the defense of three different sovereign states.
Great Barrier Reef
Location: Queensland, Australia, Historical Significance: The world's largest coral reef system, home to diverse marine life and significant to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Port Arthur
Location: Tasmania, Australia, Historical Significance: 19th-century penal settlement illustrating the harsh convict era of Australia.
Uluru
Location: Northern Territory, Australia, Historical Significance: Sacred site to the indigenous Anangu people and iconic symbol of Australia.
Royal Exhibition Building
Location: Melbourne, Australia, Historical Significance: Hosted the first Commonwealth Parliament of Australia and is a World Heritage Site.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Location: Matamata, New Zealand, Historical Significance: The filming location for the Shire in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' film series.
Chief Roi Mata’s Domain
Location: Efate, Vanuatu, Historical Significance: The area associated with the life and death of the last paramount chief Roi Mata, comprising several sites reflecting his influence.
Sydney Opera House
Location: Sydney, Australia, Historical Significance: An iconic architectural masterpiece and performing arts venue, symbolizing modern Australia.
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Historical Significance: Not located in Oceania but is significant as a defensive system built by the Spanish and is part of the United States.
Nan Madol
Location: Pohnpei, Micronesia, Historical Significance: An ancient city built on artificial islets and a center of political power for the Saudeleur dynasty.
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