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=== Historical background === | === Historical background === | ||
1775 Spaniard Gayanges discovers '''Raivavae''' (''Austral'').<br>1777 '''Tubuai''' was visited by British Captain James Cook.<br>1797 Wilson discovers '''Mangareva''' and '''Vaitahu'''.<br>1843 Mormon missionaries arrived in '''Tubuai''' and in '''Papeete'''.<br>1867 Epidemics in '''Rapa''' of the Austral Islands. A French protectorate is established.<br>1880 '''Tubuai''' was annexed by France.<br>1900 '''Rurutu''' and '''Rimatara''' of the Austral Islands are annexed by France. <br>1938 French authorities imposed strict regulations on immigration and tourism. | '''1775''' Spaniard Gayanges discovers '''Raivavae''' (''Austral'').<br>'''1777''' '''Tubuai''' was visited by British Captain James Cook.<br>'''1797''' Wilson discovers '''Mangareva''' and '''Vaitahu'''.<br>'''1843''' Mormon missionaries arrived in '''Tubuai''' and in '''Papeete'''.<br>'''1867''' Epidemics in '''Rapa''' of the Austral Islands. A French protectorate is established.<br>'''1880''' '''Tubuai''' was annexed by France.<br>'''1900''' '''Rurutu''' and '''Rimatara''' of the Austral Islands are annexed by France. <br>'''1938''' French authorities imposed strict regulations on immigration and tourism. | ||
'''Research Resources''' | '''Research Resources''' | ||