Ome (Bora Bora)

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Ome Island
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The Bora Bora Group.
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates Coordinates: 16°27′25″S151°43′26″W / 16.457°S 151.724°W / -16.457; -151.724
Archipelago Society Islands
Area1.087 km2 (0.420 sq mi)
Highest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Administration
France
Commune Bora Bora Commune
Island Group Bora Bora
Largest settlementTooparopae Point(pop. 15)
Demographics
Population20 (2016)
Pop. density18.3 /km2 (47.4 /sq mi)

Ome, is a 1.087 km2 (0.420 sq mi) public island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Mute, and Temahu. Former island of Tooparopae is now adjoined to Ome in its western point.

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Bora Bora island in French Polynesia

Bora Bora is a 30.55 km2 (12 sq mi) island group in the Leeward group in the western part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The main island, located about 230 kilometres northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres. It is part of the commune of Bora-Bora, which also includes the atoll of Tūpai.

French Polynesia French overseas country in the Southern Pacific ocean

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic and the only overseas country of France. It is composed of 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over an expanse of more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in the South Pacific Ocean. Its total land area is 4,167 square kilometres (1,609 sq mi).

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Administration

The island is part of Bora Bora Commune. the population of the island, mostly the resort staff, are working in tourism and fishing industry. On the south end of the island, some private properties of famous actors.

Tourism

The island is the location of the Chez Alice resort [1]

Transportation

After arriving in Fa'a'ā International Airport, an Air Tahiti inter-island flight (50 minutes) will bring you to Bora Bora Airport.

Air Tahiti is a French airline company which operates in French Polynesia, France. Its principal base is Faa'a International Airport.

Bora Bora Airport Airport in French Polynesia

Bora Bora Airport, also known as Motu Mute Airport, is an airport serving the island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is located on the islet of Motu Mute.

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Vaitape human settlement in France

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Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is a luxury resort located at Motu Tehotu on the island of Bora Bora, in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The Resort is a part of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a Toronto-based hotel management company. Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is the company's first and only property in French Polynesia. The Resort was named the #1 Resort in French Polynesia in 2012, according to Condé Nast Traveler.

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Hotel Bora Bora

Hotel Bora Bora is a luxury hotel and resort located on the island of Bora Bora in the Society Islands in French Polynesia. It is currently a part of Aman Resorts. Hotel Bora Bora has been reviewed by Conde Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor. The hotel has over-water bungalows and suites, beach bungalows, garden bungalows with swimming pools, gardens, and restaurants. The hotel was not reopened after plans for reconstruction, and remains closed.

Paahi

Motu Paahi is a 0.19 km2 (0.1 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Vananui, and Tane.

Mouti

Motu Moute is a 0.115 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Vananui, and Moute Iti.

Toopua island in France

Motu Toopua is a 1.45 km2 (0.6 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Toopua Iti, and Tapu.

Tapu (Bora Bora)

Motu Tapu, is a 0.026 km2 (0.010 sq mi) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Toopua, and Ahuna. Motu Tapu is located just outside the Teavanui Passage, and has the Teavanui front automated lighthouse installed, in Paparoto point on the north of the island.

Piti Aau

Motu Piti Aau is a 2.25 km2 (0.9 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Pitiuu Tai, and Tape.

Tupe (Bora Bora)

Motu Tupe is a 14-acre (0.057 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Tape and Taufarii.

Tofari

Motu Tofari is a 1.132 km2 (0.4 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Taufarii, and Ome.

Tevairoa

Motu Tevairoa is a 2.363 km2 (0.9 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Haapiti Rahi, and Ahuna.

References

  1. "Pension Alice et Raphael" . Retrieved July 28, 2017.