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Bora Bora, located about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii, was discovered in 1722, and is arguably the most beautiful island on the planet.

Its ancient name of Vava'u suggests that the original inhabitants of this seven-million-year-old island arrived from Tonga.

And interestingly, in the local Tahitian language there is no "B," so its actual name is then Pora Pora, meaning "first born."

Bora Bora's fabled blue lagoon (above) is, according to novelist James A. Michener, "so stunning, that there are really no adequate words to describe it."

Volcanic in origin, Bora Bora's rugged main island, and a few smaller islands, are completely surrounded by coral reefs.

Made famous by books, movies, and its stunning beauty, the island is now besieged by tourism and overcrowding. Regardless, if you must visit a South Pacific island (and you should), Bora Bora would be an excellent choice.

For additional info about the islands of French Polynesia, and their most interesting history, go here.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Bora Bora,

part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia,

an overseas territory of France,

originally claimed in 1843

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)

Time and Date in Viatape

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Maps

Bora Bora Large Color Map here

Bora Bora Outline Map here

Bora Bora (Pacific Ocean) locator Map here

Society Islands Large Color Map here

Society Islands Outline Map here

French Polynesia Large Color Map here

French Polynesia Map CIA version here

French Polynesia Outline Map here

French Polynesia Maps at UT here

Oceania Maps here

Suggested Links

French Polynesia (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here

Bora Bora website here

Bora Bora webcam here

Bora Bora photos here

Bora Bora vacations here

daybreak on Bora Bora

Climate The summer months (November - April) are hot and humid, with many sunny days. The balance of the year is slightly cooler and drier.

Cooling trade winds buffet the island throughout the year, and the months of June, July, August and October are widely considered to be ideal times to visit. Frankly, there's never a bad time to travel to Bora Bora.