The production of copra, which formerly constituted the islanders' chief source of cash income, has fallen to negligible levels.

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To the east lie the Tuamotu Islands, 78 low coral atolls, where locals rely mainly on copra (dried coconut) and black pearls for income.

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Malcolm Forbes had bought the island in 1972, when it was an overgrown copra plantation, put up some modest accommodations, but pretty much kept the island as it was.

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