Society Islands
The Society Islands are a group of islands in French Polynesia. They include Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and many others. The largest city in the area is Faaa, which is located on Tahiti.
Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | Coordinates: 17°32′S 149°50′W / 17.533°S 149.833°W |
Archipelago | Society Islands |
Area | 1,590 km2 (610 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,241 m (7,352 ft) |
Country | |
France | |
Demographics | |
Population | 227,807 [1] |
Density | 143/km2 (370/sq mi) |
Society Islands Media
HMS Resolution and Discovery in Huahine, commanded by James Cook, depicted by John Cleveley. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.
References
- ↑ (in French) Institut Statistique de Polynésie Française (ISPF). "Recensement de la population 2007" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-03. Retrieved 2007-12-02.