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Bora Bora Island
Bora Bora Island is a island in the Bora Bora, Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the main island of the Bora Bora Commune, commune of the same name. Together with its surrounding islands of Tapu (Bora Bora), Tapu, Ahuna (Bora Bora), Ahuna, Tevairoa (Bora Bora), Tevairoa, Tane (Bora Bora), Tane, Mute (Bora Bora), Mute, Tufari (Bora Bora), Tufari, Tehotu (Bora Bora), Tehotu, Pitiaau (Bora Bora), Pitiaau, Sofitel Motu (Bora Bora), Sofitel, Toopua (Bora Bora), Toopua, and Toopuaiti (Bora Bora), Toopuaiti, it forms the group of Bora Bora. See also * List of volcanoes in French Polynesia * List of reduplicated place names References External links Island of Bora Bora WebsiteBora Bora from space (2598 × 3071, 9.5 MB) Bora Bora, Islands of the Society Islands Volcanoes of French Polynesia {{FrenchPolynesia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Society Islands
The Society Islands (french: Îles de la Société, officially ''Archipel de la Société;'' ty, Tōtaiete mā) are an archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean. Politically, they are part of French Polynesia, an overseas country of the French Republic. Geographically, they form part of Polynesia. The archipelago is believed to have been named by Captain James Cook during his first voyage in 1769, supposedly in honour of the Royal Society, the sponsor of the first British scientific survey of the islands; however, Cook wrote in his journal that he called the islands ''Society'' "as they lay contiguous to one another." History Dating colonization The first Polynesians are understood to have arrived on these islands around 1000AD. Oral history origin The islanders explain their origins in term of a orally transmitted story. The feathered god Ta'aroa lay in his shell. He called out but no-one answered, so he went back into his shell, where he stayed for aeons. When he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mute (Bora Bora)
Motu Mute is a island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Havae and Tooparopae. The Island is the location of the Bora Bora Airport, with the runway starts and ends directly on the water. The airfield has a modern handling building in a local style. It is located directly on the beach of the lagoon and is connected to a pier, on which the ferry goes to Vaitape, the main town of the island. Administration The island is part of Bora Bora Commune. Its current population includes the family operating the Rent-a-boat office. Tourism Muri Muri Point Dive Spot Also known as the 'White Valley' this ocean dive takes you down 60–120 feet in exquisite, transparent, royal-blue water. You dive above a large coral plateau that leads to a sand bank. Grey sharks, turtles, tuna, jacks, giant barracuda and dolphins regularly visit this deep water section of the coral reef. Paharire Point This is the northernmost point ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Reduplicated Place Names
This is a list of places with reduplication in their names, often as a result of the grammatical rules of the languages from which the names are derived. Duplicated names from the indigenous languages of Australia, Chile and New Zealand are listed separately and excluded from this page. Place names * Alangalang, Leyte, Philippines * Alang-alang, Mandaue, Philippines * Arar, Saudi Arabia * Baden-Baden, Germany * Banaybanay, Davao Oriental, Philippines * Banay-Banay, Cabuyao, Philippines * Barbar, Bahrain * Baubau, Indonesia * Bela-Bela, Limpopo Province, South Africa * Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada * Benabena, Papua New Guinea * Berber, Sudan * Bidbid, Oman * Blup Blup, Papua New Guinea * Bongbong, Philippines * Bora Bora, French Polynesia * Botbot, Pandan, Philippines * Bud Bud, West Bengal, India * Budge Budge, West Bengal, India * Bulbul, Syria * Bulo Bulo, Bolivia * Carcar, Philippines * Cárcar, Spain * Cascas, Peru * Cece, Hungary * Chak Chak, Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Volcanoes In French Polynesia
This is a list of active and extinct volcanoes. References External links Volcanoes of Hawaii and the Pacific Ocean French Polynesia )Territorial motto: ( en, "Great Tahiti of the Golden Haze") , anthem = , song_type = Regional anthem , song = " Ia Ora 'O Tahiti Nui" , image_map = French Polynesia on the globe (French Polynesia centered).svg , map_alt = Location of Frenc ... French Polynesia-related lists {{FrenchPolynesia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toopua (Bora Bora)
Motu Toopua is a island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Toopua Iti, and Tapu. Geography Motu Toopua in the west is a high island up to 148 m over the sea surface (Mount Mauaohunoa) of the rest of the former crater rim and also consists of volcanic rocks. History On Toopua, as on the main island, was one of the stratified tribal societies (named Ativahia), and it was in constant rivalries and wars among the other tribes. Administration The island is part of Bora Bora Commune. Demographics Ativahia, the main village of the island, is on the south east corner, facing Bora Bora Island Toopua is the 2nd most populous island in the Bora Bora Commune. Its current population includes many private households and also the staff of the resorts on the island. Tourism The Island boasts many resorts. * Near the village of Teauratau, was the infamous Lagoon resort. * Near Tehou Bay village, is the Banana Cafe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sofitel Motu (Bora Bora)
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts are a French hotel chain of luxury hotels based in Paris, France, and owned by Accor since 1980. Founded in 1964 in France, Sofitel quickly developed worldwide to reach more than 200 properties. In 2008, Sofitel became a brand of luxury hotels only, downsized its property count to 89, and created new brands. Sofitel had 120 properties by 2012. History Banque Paribas opened the first Sofitel in Strasbourg (France) on 26 June 1964, the Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Île, which was the first 5-star hotel in the city. International development In the 1970s, Sofitel became an international chain of hotels. The first Sofitel in the United States opened in 1975 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sofitel entered the US market with a French approach to hospitality, making French baguettes on site, offering a wide selection of wines, providing bidets in 1/3 of the rooms, and hiring French chefs to manage the kitchens. The hotel turned a profit within 18 months of operati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tane (Bora Bora)
Motu Tane (which in Tahitian translates as Man's Island), is a private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Paahi, and Pitoraverahi. History Motu Tane is well known in Bora Bora as having been Paul-Emile Victor's home. Paul-Emile Victor was the famous French polar explorer and author and chose as his personal paradise refuge Motu Tane in Bora Bora, to live a peaceful and secluded life. The island has coconut groves, encircled by a white sand beach with, just beyond, Polynesia's sparkling turquoise blue waters. In 1997, it was purchased by François Nars, artistic director of the well-known cosmetic brand that he founded which carries his name. As of 2020, it is for sale. Administration The island is part of Bora Bora Commune. Tourism The island is up for sale Transportation After arriving in Fa'a'ā International Airport, an Air Tahiti inter-island flight (50 minutes) will bring you to Bora Bora Airport Bora Bora Airport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overseas Collectivity
The French overseas collectivities (''collectivité d'outre-mer'' or ''COM'') are first-order administrative divisions of France, like the French regions, but have a semi-autonomous status. The COMs include some former French overseas colonies and other French overseas entities with a particular status, all of which became COMs by constitutional reform on 28 March 2003. The COMs differ from overseas regions and overseas departments, which have the same status as metropolitan France but are located outside Europe. As integral parts of France, overseas collectivities are represented in the National Assembly, Senate and Economic and Social Council. Though some are outside the European Union, all can vote to elect members of the European Parliament (MEPs). (All of France became one multi-member EU constituency in 2019.) The Pacific COMs use the CFP franc, a currency pegged to the euro, whereas the Atlantic COMs use the euro itself. As of 31 March 2011, there were five COMs: * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
