Trobriand [Islands] - Trobriand

Japanese: トロブリアンド[諸島] - トロブリアンド
Trobriand [Islands] - Trobriand
A group of small coral islands located on the eastern edge of New Guinea, north of the D'Entrecasteaux Islands. Part of Papua New Guinea. The land is fertile, producing yams as the main crop, and agriculture is thriving. Pearl oysters, pearls, and sea cucumbers are also produced. Known for B. Malinowski's research on the trading rituals (kura) of the inhabitants. 440 km 2 , approximately 21,000 people.

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Japanese:
ニューギニア島東端,ダントルカストー諸島の北方に分布する小サンゴ島群。パプア・ニューギニア所属。土地肥沃でヤムイモを主産し,農業がさかん。真珠貝,真珠,ナマコなども産する。住民の交易の儀礼(クラ)についてのB.マリノフスキーの調査で知られる。440km2,約2万1000人。

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