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Society Islands
archipelago of French Polynesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Quick Facts Native name: Îles de la Société, Geography ...
Native name: Îles de la Société | |
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Geography | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 17°32′S 149°50′W |
Archipelago | Society Islands |
Major islands | Tahiti, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Huahine |
Area | 1,590 km2 (610 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 2,241 m (7352 ft) |
Highest point | Mont Orohena |
Administration | |
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Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Capital and largest city | Papeete (pop. 131,695 urban) |
Demographics | |
Population | 227,807 [1] (Aug. 2007 census) |
Pop. density | 143/km2 (370/sq mi) |
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