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.

Society Islands

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
France
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)