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.

Tahiti

Flag of Tahiti
Geography
Location	Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	17°40′S 149°25′W
Archipelago	Society Islands
Major islands	Tahiti
Area	1,044 km2 (403 sq mi)
Highest elevation	2,241 m (7352 ft)
Highest point	Mont Orohena
Administration
France
Overseas collectivity	French Polynesia
Largest settlement	Papeete (pop. 136,777)
Demographics
Population	189,517[1] (August 2017 census)
Pop. density	181/km2 (469/sq mi)
Ethnic groups	Tahitians

Sports: A surfing competition of the 2024 Olympics has started in Tahiti (at the end of July).