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here Bora Bora Outline Map
here French Polynesia Large Color Map
here French Polynesia Outline Map
here French Polynesia Maps at UT
here Oceania Maps
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Bora Bora Island Details Status Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia, a French overseas possession, claimed in 1843. Settled by the Polynesians in 850, and part of the Society Islands, it's arguably the most famous island in the world Significant Town Vaitape Climate Tropical conditions with some rainfall in the summer months (November - April). Ideal conditions exist from May - October as trade winds cool the island  Island Coordinates 16° 30 south, 151° 45 west General Information Discovered in 1722, it's name mean "First Born." Made famous by books, movies, and its incredible beauty and natural attributes (especially the wonderful beaches), it's now besieged by tourism and overcrowding. Regardless, if you must visit a South Pacific island, Bora Bora would be an excellent choice. Location Description It's about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii Terrain A rich green, mountainous main island and a few smaller islands, completely surrounded by coral reefs. The central lagoon, according to novelist James Michener, "is so stunning, there are really no adequate words to describe it." Languages French (official), Tahitian (official) Official Currency Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc Population 4,650 Land Area 44 sq km (16.9 sq miles) Recommended Links Bora Bora webcam
here French Polynesia website
here French Polynesia photos
here  Time and Date on Bora Bora |
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