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Location of Tahiti
French Polynesia comprises 120 islands divided into five archipelagos: the Society Archipelago; Tuamotu Archipelago; Marquesas Islands; Austral Islands; and Mangreva Islands. 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 7,337ft.and Mount Aorai at 6,786ft. Moorea lies next to Tahiti, a picturesque volcanic island with white sand beaches. The Leeward Islands to the west are generally lower in altitude. The largest islands are Raiatea and Bora Bora.

Airports
Papeete airport, on Tahiti, is 4 miles from the city and the travel time is around 15 minutes. Buses run regularly. Metered taxis are also available.

Language
The official languages are French and Tahitian. The indigenous population speaks other Polynesian languages. English is widely understood, mainly by islanders accustomed to dealing with foreign visitors.

Places To Go
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 7,337ft. and Mount Aorai at 6,786ft. 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.

Tahiti Tourisme
Immeuble Paofai,
Batiment D,
Boulevard Pomare,
Papeete,
Tahiti

Postal address:
BP 65,
Papeete,
Tahiti,
French Polynesia
Tel: 505 700.
Fax: 436 619.
E-mail: tahiti-tourisme@mail.pf
Website: www.tahiti-tourisme.comorwww.tahiti-tourisme.pf

Tahiti Tourisme Europe
28 boulevard Saint-Germain,
75005 Paris,
France
Tel: (1) 5542 6121 (travel trade) or 5542 6434 (public).
Fax: (1) 5542 6120.
E-mail: tahititourisme@tahiti-tourisme.fr
Website: www.tahiti-tourisme.fr
Offices also in: Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Madrid and Milan.

Tahiti Tourism (UK)
48 Westminster Palace Gardens,
Artillery Row,
London
SW1P 1RR,
UK
Tel: (020) 7222 7282.
Fax: (020) 7222 1312.
E-mail: tahiti-tourisme@synergy-umc.com
Website: www.tahiti-tourisme.com

British Honorary Consul
Villa Horizon 6emeKm,
Route Fare Rau Ape,
PIRAE 98716,
Tahiti,
French Polynesia
Tel: 706 283.
Fax: 420 050.

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