Location of Bora Bora island
The island of Bora Bora is located in the Pacific Ocean, 257.49504 kilometers northwest of Tahiti, and about 4 184.2944 kilometers south of Hawaii. The island of Bora Bora is a mountainous island 10 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide. It contains Mount Otemanu and Mount Baha with twin arms, and is far from Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, is approximately 230.136192 km31.0799. The island is surrounded by a coral barrier and a lagoon. Its area is 8800 square km. It is inhabited by XNUMX people. The main languages are French and Tahitian.
History of Bora Bora
The island of Bora Bora is seven million years old. Bora Bora was discovered in 1722, and it is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. In the past, the island was called (Vavao). This name indicates that its original inhabitants came from Tonga, and in 1842 the island turned into a French colony. Commanded by Admiral Abel-Hubert-Hubert-Thwars, it was named Bora Bora.
Tourist places on Bora Bora island
Among the most important and famous tourist places in Bora Bora are the following places:
- Mount Otemanu: It is the largest volcanic mountain on the island, and can be seen from all angles on beach boat tours around it.
- Moto Island: It is a small island located a short boat ride from Bora Bora. It has fresh tropical fruits and traditional Tahitian cuisine.
- Coral reefs: There are many coral reefs around the island of Bora Bora, which you can dive into and enjoy watching.
Information about the island of Bora Bora
We mention here some miscellaneous information about the island of Bora Bora, which are:
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- There is no capital on Bora Bora, but its administrative center is the settlement of Vitape on the main island.
- National Day on the island is July 14.
- The population of Bora Bora according to 2007 statistics is 8880 people.
- The ethnic groups on Bora Bora are: Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French 6%, and Metropolitan French 4%.
