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The Bora Bora Group. | |
Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | Coordinates: 16°29′20″S151°41′49″W / 16.489°S 151.697°W |
Archipelago | Society Islands |
Area | 0.059 km2 (0.023 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Administration | |
France | |
Commune | Bora Bora Commune |
Island Group | Bora Bora |
Largest settlement | Taufarii(pop. 2 inhabitants) |
Demographics | |
Population | 2 (2016) |
Pop. density | 34 /km2 (88 /sq mi) |
Motu Taufarii is a 0.059 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Tupe, and Tofari.
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.
The Society Islands are an archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean. Politically, they are part of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France. Geographically, they form part of Polynesia.
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).
The island has some private households.
The nearest airport is Bora Bora Airport.[ citation needed ]
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.
The island is part of Bora Bora Commune.
Papeete is the capital city of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital. The French High Commissioner also resides in Papeete. It is the primary center of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial, industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism and a commonly used port of call. The Windward Islands are themselves part of the Society Islands.
Air Tahiti is a French airline company which operates in French Polynesia, France. Its principal base is Faa'a International Airport.
Transports Aériens Intercontinentaux was a private French airline, based at Orly Airport, Paris. In 1963, it was merged with Union Aéromaritime de Transport on 1 October 1963 to form UTA French Airlines.
This page list topics related to French Polynesia.
Vaitape is the largest city of Bora Bora Island in French Polynesia. It has a population of 4,927, about half of the island's population which is about 9,000. It is located about 130 mi (210 km) northwest of Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia. The main language of Vaitape is French, although 20 percent of the population speaks Tahitian.
Haapiti Rahi, also known as Motu Haapiti Rahi, is a 3.5-acre (0.014 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Krisu, and Tevairoa, near Haapiti Iti.
Motu Ahuna is a 0.04 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Toopua, and Tevairoa.
Motu Mute is a 1.2 km2 (0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Havae, and Tooparopae.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Motu Pitiuu Uta, also known as Sofitel Motu, is a 0.034 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Pitiuu Tai, and Matira Beach on the main island.
Motu Tane, is a 9.6-acre (0.039 km2) private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Paahi, and Pitoraverahi.
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.
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.
Motu Vananui is a 0.013 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Paahi, and Mouti.
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