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Overview
Country Overview
French Polynesia comprises 120 islands divided into five archipelagos. The Windward and Leeward Islands, collectively called the Society Archipelago, are mountainous with coastal plains. Tahiti, the largest of the Windward group, is dominated by Mount Orohena at 2236m (7337ft) and Mount Aorai at 2068m (6786ft).
Papeete, the capital of Tahiti, has in recent years been transformed into a bustling city. It is still an attractive and colourful port set in magnificent scenery.
The surrounding area is characterised by its spectacular tropical scenery, banana groves, plantations and flowers. The Lagoonarium de Tahiti offers four fish parks (including a shark pen).
Bora Bora is 45 minutes from Tahiti by plane. Excursions include visits to the small villages outside the main town of Vaitape and climbs up the two mountains of Otemanu and Pahia. There are many opportunities for watersports, such as deep-sea fishing and trips by glass-bottomed boat around the lagoons.
Popular dishes include smoked breadfruit or poe (starchy pudding made of papaya, mango and banana).
Papeete is full of life in the evenings. Most hotels feature Tahitian dance shows, bands and other traditional entertainment.
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