Facts and Figures
 Official Name Moorea and Tahiti, part of the Society Islands, French Polynesia, a French overseas possession claimed in 1843
Description Tahiti is a rich green, mountainous island, with some peaks inland exceeding 2,000 meters. Moorea, with a similar landscape is commonly reached by ferry from Tahiti. The author, James Michener described Moorea by saying, "It's a monument to the prodical beauty of nature."
Capital City Papeete
Languages French (official), Tahitian (official)
Official Currency Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc
Religions Protestant, Catholic, others
Population 173,000, with population of French Polynesia exceeding 242,000
Land Area unavailable
Current Time and Date in Papeete
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Maps
Moorea island details here
Tahiti island details here
Oceania Map here
French Polynesia Map provided by the CIA, here
Moorea/Tahiti Map by World Atlas here |
