Water Cooler: Learn about Asian and Pacific Island nations on YouTube

Knowing where Asian countries and the Asian and Pacific Islands are on a map is one thing, but it takes a bit of a deeper dive to know what life is like there. For this Asian Pacific American Heritage month, hop over to YouTube for a convenient and free way to learn more about these nations and cultures from the comfort of home. Here are just a handful of the videos to start with that show a little bit about the places Asian American and Pacific Islanders have cultural connections to. “Geography Now! MARSHALL ISLANDS,” posted by Geography Now - Get an up-close look into the political and physical geography of the Marshall Islands. Learn about the individual islands that make up this nation, the unique challenges that come with living on small, narrow islands, their relationship with the United States and how locals access fresh water when surrounded by ocean. “Beautiful Islands of Fiji – BBC Documentary 2016,” posted by Gregory Heck – This 40-minute documentary covers a wide variety of facts about Fiji, such as descriptions of its ecosystems and geography, Indigenous cultures as well as modern life, unique traditions, struggles against natural events and climate change, and the…
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