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The stunning Marquesas Islands were originally named "Te Henua Enata" (Land of Men) by the native Polynesian people.

First discovered by the Spanish in 1595, they were later made famous by Captain James Cook, then immortalized by novelist Herman Melville, and by the painter Paul Gauguin,

Local population once exceeded 80,000, but fell dramatically because of diseases (like smallpox) introduced by uninvited visitors.

Located about 930 miles northeast of Tahiti the Marquesas includes 12 islands (2 are small rock islands), and of that total, only 6 are inhabited.

Shrouded in an almost constant cloud cover, all are wild, rugged and lush, and considered to be among the most beautiful islands on the planet.

These islands were in-the-news when Nuku Hiva served as the site of the popular TV show, Survivor.

For additional info about French Polynesia, and their most interesting history, go here.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Marquesas Islands,

an island group within French Polynesia,

an overseas territory of France,

originally claimed in 1843

Population 7,100

Largest Island Nuku Hiva (339 sq. km)

Largest Town Taiohae, the modern day administrative center of the islands,
(population) 1,700

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Languages French (official), Tahitian (official)

Official Currency Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc

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Religions Protestant, Catholic, others

Land Area 1,243 sq km (480 sq miles)

Latitude/Longitude 9º 00S, 139º 30W

Highest Point Mountain peak on Hiva Oa, at 4,1345 ft. (1,260 m)

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Maps

Marquesas Large Color Map here

Marquesas Outline Map here

French Polynesia Large Color Map here

French Polynesia Map CIA version here

French Polynesia Outline Map here

French Polynesia Maps at UT here

Oceania Maps here

Suggested Links

French Polynesia (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Jane's Marquesas website here

Marquesas information website here

Marquesas photos here

French Polynesia website here

French Polynesia photos here

French Polynesia travel info here

Climate The summer months (November - April) are hot and humid, with many sunny days. The balance of the year is slightly cooler and drier.

Cooling trade winds buffet the islands throughout the year, and the months of June, July, August and October are widely considered to be ideal times to visit.

Frankly, there's never a bad time to travel to paradise.