Tahiti
Tahiti is an island in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is part of the French Polynesia. Papeete is the capital and largest city. Other major cities are Faaa and Mahina. About 169 674 people live there (2002). The languages that are spoken in Tahiti are French and Tahitian which are both official. In Tahiti (in the Society group) – was claimed by the French in 1768. The Faaa International Airport is the main way of transportation on the island. Air Tahiti Nui is the main plane of the airport which flies to Los Angeles and Paris. Other planes fly to Hawaii, Japan, and other islands in the Pacific Ocean. Air Tahiti flies to other islands in French Polynesia such as Bora Bora.Coconut trees grow along the coast of Tahiti.
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 17°40′S 149°25′W / 17.667°S 149.417°WCoordinates: 17°40′S 149°25′W / 17.667°S 149.417°W |
| Archipelago | Society Islands |
| Area | 1,044 km2 (403 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,241 m (7,352 ft) |
| Country | |
France | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 189,517[1] |
| Density | 181/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Tahiti Media
Manis paša zīmēta Taiti un Moorea salu karte.
Society Islands (preliminary map)
Tahiti-Mo'orea map 
Tahiti from space 
Diadem Mountain at Sunset, Tahiti, John LaFarge, c. 1891, Brooklyn Museum
Mount Aorai in northwestern part Tahiti
The meeting between Wallis and Oberea
Matavai Bay, Tahiti, painted by William Hodges, member of an expedition led by Captain Cook
Traditional Tahitian "Ute" or song performed by Tefanake, Reia, and Moratai, recorded in 1950
References
- ↑ "Décret n° 2017-1681 du 13 décembre 2017 authentifiant les résultats du recensement de la population 2017 de Polynésie française" (PDF). Journal officiel de la République française. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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