About Bora Bora
Bora Bora or nicknamed as Romantic Island, is one of the most beautiful place in the world. The island inhabited by the French Polynesia or more commonly known as Tahiti, and Bora Bora is one of the most popular tourist destination in the world, famous for its water luxury resorts.
The island has an area of 29.3 km2 and surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. There are two peaks in the middle of the island which is formed from the remnants of an extinct volcano, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu.
The original name of the island is Pora Pora, or in the Tahitian language means "First Born". Which is believed that in the 18th century the discoverer, Captain Cook was misunderstood and called it Bora Bora, because in Tahitian language there is no 'b' sound.
The main settlement of the island is called Vaitape and located on the west of the main island or across the main channel to the lagoon. According to the census conducted in August 2007, the permanent population of Bora Bora is 8927. The main production of the island is from its sea and coconut trees.
Where is Bora Bora?
Bora Bora is located in the southern Pacific Ocean, or about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii.
To get arrived on the romantic island, Bora Bora, visitors must first fly to Papeete International Airport in Tahiti, the flight takes about 7-8 hours from Los Angeles. Then from Papeete, Tahiti visitors can make the short flight to the airport on the island of Bora Bora, Motu Mute.
Bora Bora Facts and Figures
Largest Town: Vaitape
Languages: French (official), Polynesian dialect
Official Currency: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc
Religions: Protestant, Catholic, others
Population: 4,650
Land Area: 44 sq km (16.9 sq miles)
Temperature: 25-35 C
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