Society Islands Society Islands Bora Bora ( ) is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. The island is surrounded by a lagoon and a fringing reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano, rising to two peaks, Mt. Pahia, and the highest point, Mount Otemanu, reaching 727 meters (2,385 ft.). ...more on Wikipedia about "Bora Bora"
Faa'a International Airport ( IATA airport code: PPT, ICAO airport code: NTAA) is located near the Faa'a district of Tahiti, approximately 3 miles southwest from Papeete. It is the only airport in French Polynesia serving international flights. Because of limited level terrain, rather than leveling large stretches of sloping agricultural land, the airport is built primarily on reclaimed land on the coral reef just off-shore. ...more on Wikipedia about "Faa'a International Airport"
Huahine is a part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Considered as a whole, it is, after Tahiti, the second largest of the Society Islands, and the largest of the Leeward Islands. (If it is considered as two distinct islands, this distinction goes to Raiatea, to the southwest.) Huahine is actually two islands, Huahine Nui (Big Huahine) and Huahine Iti (Little Huahine), formerly joined only by a sandspit at low tide, the two islands are now connected by a small bridge. Both islands have four villages, each with its own chief. ...more on Wikipedia about "Huahine"
The Leeward Islands ( French: Îles Sous-le-Vent) are part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. The archipelago comprises an administrative division ( French: subdivision administrative) of French Polynesia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Leeward Islands (Society Islands)"
Kings and reigning queens of the Pomare dynasty of Tahiti: ...more on Wikipedia about "List of rulers of Tahiti"
Maupiti is an island at the heart of the | ...more on Wikipedia about "Maupiti"
Moorea is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society archipelago, 17 kilometers (roughly 9mi) northwest of Tahiti. ...more on Wikipedia about "Moorea"
Omoo was Herman Melville's sequel to Typee, and, as such, was also nonfiction. After leaving Nuku Hiva, the main character ships aboard a whaling vessel which makes its way to Tahiti, after which there is a mutiny and the majority of the crew are imprisoned on Tahiti. The book follows the actions of Melville as he explores Tahiti and remarks on their customs and way of life. ...more on Wikipedia about "Omoo"
Papeete (pronounced Papay-ettay) is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Papeete"
Pomare I ( 1742 - 1803), more properly Tu-nui-ea-i-te Atua-i-Tarahoi Vaira'atoa Taina [Outu] Pomare I (also known as Tu or Tinah or simply as Pomare I), was the unifier and first king of Tahiti between 1788? and 1791. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pomare I"
Pomare II ( 1782 - 1821), more properly Tu Tunuiea'aite-a-tua Pomare II, was the second king of Tahiti between 1782 and 1821. He was installed by his father Pomare I at Tarahoi, 13 February 1791. He ruled under regency from 1782 to 1803. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pomare II"
Pomare III ( 1820 - 1827), more properly Te-ri'i-ta-ria Pomare III, was the king of Tahiti between 1821 and 1827. He was the second son of Pomare II. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pomare III"
Pomare IV ( February 28, 1813 - September 17, 1877), more properly Aimatta Pomare IV Vahine-o-Punuateraitua (otherwise known as Aimata or simply as Pomare IV), was the queen of Tahiti between 1827 and 1877. She was the daughter of Pomare II. She succeeded as ruler of Tahiti after the death of her brother Pomare III. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pomare IV"
Pomare V ( 3 November, 1839 - 12 June, 1891) was the last king of Tahiti, reigning from 1877 until his forced abdication in 1880. He was the son of Queen Pomare IV. He was born as Teri'i Tari'a Te-ra-tane and became Heir Apparent and Crown Prince (Ari'i-aue) upon the death of his elder brother on 13 May 1855. He became king of Tahiti on the death of his mother on 17 September, 1877. His coronation was on 24 September, 1877 at Papeete. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pomare V"
Somewhat smaller that Tahiti, Raiatea is the second largest of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. The chief town on Raiatea is Uturoa, administrative center for the Leeward Islands ( French Îles sous le Vent). The islands of Raiatea and Tahaa are both enclosed by the same coral reef, and may once have been a single island. ...more on Wikipedia about "Raiatea"
The Society Islands ( French: Îles de la Société or offically Archipel de la Société) are a group of islands in the south Pacific, administratively part of French Polynesia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Society Islands"
Tahaa is an island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It produces 70-80% of all French Polynesia's vanilla. Because of the pervasive aroma of vanilla, Tahaa is known as the "Vanilla Island". Tahaa's pearls are of exceptional quality. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tahaa"
Tahiti is the largest island of French Polynesia. It is located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, at . The island had a population of 169,674 inhabitants at the 2002 census. (This makes it the most populated island of French Polynesia, holding 69% of the total population.) The capital is Papeete, on the northwest coast. Tahiti has also been historically known as Otaheite. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tahiti"
Tahitian, a Tahitic language, is one of the two official languages of French Polynesia (along with French) and is spoken throughout Oceania. It is an Eastern Malayo-Polynesian language closely related to Rarotongan, New Zealand Māori,and Hawaiian. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tahitian language"
Tetiaroa, one of the Society Islands, is an atoll located 72 km due north of Papeete, Tahiti. The geographic coordinates are 17 degrees, 00 minutes south latitude; 149 degrees, 33 minutes west longitude. Tetiaroa has one inhabitant: Marlon Brando's son Teihotu. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tetiaroa"
The Université de la Polynésie Française (University of French Polynesia, UPF) is a French university and the only one in French Polynesia. Located in Tahiti, it is a small university counting around 2,000 students. Native-writer and former minister of Culture Luise Peltzer is the president of the University since April 2005. ...more on Wikipedia about "Université de la Polynésie Française"
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The Windward Islands ( French: Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. The archipelago comprises an administrative division ( French: subdivision administrative) of French Polynesia, and includes Tahiti, Moorea, Mehetia, Tetiaroa, and Maiao. ...more on Wikipedia about "Windward Islands (Society Islands)"
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