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 During [[Operation Kipling]] the islands fell out of focus as [[Equatorial Ostiecia]] became a focus of shipping, troop movements, and ship building. As such, the locals were able to refocus on their cultural identity and as such avoided much the Great Tumult. Port de Vent became a critical agricultural node for the [[Burgoignesc thatalocrassy]] during the 1970s and 80s. In the 1990s the islands suffered under the environmentalist scrutiny of the large-scale, commercial farming techniques. However, the Governor-Epistates turned the scrutiny back on the [[Government of Burgundie]] and was able to get heavy subsidies to invest in greener practices and industry.
-==Geography==
-[[File:Port de Vent_Topo_Map.png|right|250px|Topographic map of Port de Vent]]
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-_Araucaria_columnaris_New_Caledonia.jpg|{{wp|Araucaria columnaris|coral reef araucaria}} trees on the water's edge
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-File:Lagon_BOURAIL_NC.jpg
-File:Lagoon_at_Isle_of_Pines_.jpg
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-File%3ANew_Caledonia_Forest_Long_Exposure_(65502063).jpeg
-File%3ASite_de_Netcha%2C_aire_de_gestion_durable_des_ressources%2C_Nouvelle_Calédonie._01.jpg
-File:Tortue_verte_et_son_compagnon.jpg
-File:Jeune Dracophyllum verticillatum, Mont Dore.jpg
-File:Kagu_0A2A2595.jpg|Kagu
-</gallery>
-The islands are covered in lush palm groves and bordered by white sand beaches. The northwestern corner of the l'Ile Gran Capræ are wrung by coral reefs with a diversity of land, sea, and aerial fauna. This, coupled with the geographically specific flora, makes the island a popular eco and adventure tourism destination.
-===Flora===
-The islands of Port de Vent hosts a remarkable assemblage of flora. Towering {{wp|Araucaria columnaris|coral reef araucaria}} (Araucariaceae) dominate the rainforests. Unique species like the fragrant {{wp|Gaultheria fragrantissima}} and the medicinally valuable Tamanu ({{wp|Calophyllum inophyllum}}) thriving in the dappled shade. The forest floor presents a diverse tapestry of ferns and flowering plants. Tree ferns ({{wp|Cyatheaceae}}) lend a prehistoric charm, while epiphytic orchids ({{wp|Orchidaceae}}) adorn the branches with vibrant displays in hues of purple, pink, and yellow. The translucent Ghost Orchid ({{wp|Epipogium aphyllum}}) exemplifies the island's remarkable adaptations. Bromeliads ({{wp|Bromeliaceae}}) with spiky leaves and colorful flowers add further vibrancy to the understory. Notably, Port de Vent harbors a distinct coffee plant ({{wp|Coffea ventenensis}}), its beans prized for their unique aroma. The island's coastal fringe features mangrove forests ({{wp|Rhizophoraceae}}) vital for marine life, while salt-tolerant plants like Sea Lettuce ({{wp|Ulva lactuca}}) and the vibrant Beach Hibiscus ({{wp|Hibiscus tiliaceus}}) thrive in harsher conditions.
-===Fauna===
-Port de Vent's fauna exhibits a fascinating interplay of isolation and adaptation. The island's {{wp|avifauna}} includes the flightless Kagu ({{wp|Rhynochetos jubatus}}), Ventoise Crow ({{wp|Corvus moneduloides}}), remarkable and well-researched for its intelligence and tool-using prowess, the Horned Parakeet ({{wp|Eutrichoglossus carteri}}) and the Ventenga ({{wp|Cyanoramphus cookii}}). The formidable Giant Geckos ({{wp|Rhacodactylus leachianus}}) is the provincial animal, some exceeding a meter in length, while Skinks ({{wp|Scincidae}}) of various shapes and sizes scamper through the undergrowth. The amphibian fauna remains understudied, but intriguing recent discoveries like the fluorescent tree frog ({{wp|Hyla ventenensis}}) with its bioluminescent properties are the focus of an expanding univeristy system that increasingly focuses on further studying the fauna of the islands.
-===Climate and environment===
-{{Further|Prevailing Winds}}
-[[File:Port de Vent_climate_map.png|250px|right|Climate map of Port de Vent]]
-Port de Vent has a tropical wet climate in the windward (eastern) areas of the islands, a tropical dry climate on the leeward side if the higher elevations, those elevations being a Mediterranean climate.
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