The islands of French Polynesia have a total land
area of 4,167 square kilometres (1,622 sq. mi) scattered over
2,500,000 square kilometres (965,255 sq. mi) of ocean.
It is made up of several groups of islands, the largest and most
populated of which is Tahiti.
The island groups are:
* Austral Islands
* Bass Islands often considered part of the Austral Islands
* Gambier Islands often considered part of the Tuamotu Archipelago
* Marquesas Islands
* Society Islands (including Tahiti)
* Tuamotu Archipelago
Aside from Tahiti, some other important atolls, islands, and island
groups in French Polynesia are: Ahe, Bora Bora, Hiva `Oa, Huahine,
Maiao, Maupiti, Mehetia, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa,
Tubuai, and Tupai.
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