Tahiti (French: Tahiti) and sometimes Ootaheta. Is the largest islands of French Polynesia. Located in the Pacific Ocean. The number of population according to the census in 2007 was about 178,133 people, and home to 69% of the total population of French Polynesia. Its capital, Papeete, which is located in the north of the west coast. Formerly known as Ootaheta island. An area of 1048 km 2. The official language of Tahiti is the French language, as well as Tahitian language, but it is not used up by the people of Tahiti because of the marginalization suffered.
The early Tahiti's population of Polynesians who migrated there from Asia for hundreds of years. He was the first European to visit the island is a British naval commander Samuel Wallace in the 1767 m. Tahiti has announced that a subsidiary of Britain. The following year was awarded the French sailor named Louis Antoine de BoÚ¯anÚ¤al declared as belonging to France, Tahiti already became a French protectorate in 1842, and a colony of France in 1880. In 1946, France announced that French Ù¾ollinsaa Islands French territories overseas. Many of independence movements in French Polynesia has in the middle of the twentieth century, but most people want to remain under French rule.
The island is divided into two geographically; as it consists of two circles on the volcanic mountains, linked to The Trial together by the isthmus is long called Taravao, and the first section is located in the northwest of the island; where there is capital Papeete which was called the Big Tahiti, or Tahiti Nui, and resides where the bulk of the population of the island, and the second section, which is smaller in the south-eastern side of the island, a small or Taaarrapo Tahiti. In alignment coast tracts of fertile land available, and there is most of the island's population lives, while considered the rest of the island from the uninhabited mountainous areas, surrounded the island's many coral reefs broken, and falling in many of the rains, which lead to the formation of waterfalls, fast-flowing streams, and grow where banana and orange trees as well as Hoz India and pawpaw trees. Tourism is the main economic source of the country, and most of the population employed in this sector, most Chinese and employs trade, and control of this sector while the rest of the population is working fishing and agriculture.
the climate
Tahiti is characterized by a climate between November until April, the rainy season, and that below-normal rainfall in the month of January up to about 340 mm of rain. The month of August is the driest months at a rate of rainfall is around 48 mm.
The average temperature of Tahiti temperatures ranging between 21 and 31 degrees Celsius. With little seasonal variation. Lowest and highest temperature ever recorded in Bibys are 16 and 34 degrees Celsius
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There are plenty of beaches in Tahiti and from different parts of the world, but the numbers are few. Visitors often Maaqubl on the shores of Tahiti during their trip planning on Tahiti, where it's a special and unique place on a private island. Tahiti Island is an island very famous, known for its beauty as well as unique features.
Among the most famous and prestigious tourist sites in Tahiti.
"Archipelago of Asottier"
Sossith archipelago is divided not into two, two swimming towards the east wind Islands, under the wind stray toward the West. Wind Islands consist of two main islands: Tahiti crowded, quiet and Moriah, which features a picturesque rural scenes. The islands under the wind Vthoudn five islands Hua Hin is famous for its climate wonderful, and Raettia famous ancient legends, Tahaa and Bora Island, which is one of the most famous islands in the world and has a wonderful natural counterpart and the gorgeous Lake Mobeetie.
"Tuamotu archipelago"
Has 77 small atoll Tuamotu Archipelago constitute coral rings floating on the water, the largest unbroken chain of atolls is where occupies an area in the Pacific area equivalent to the entire Western Europe. The archipelago is the best choice for tourists who want to spend a unique holiday of its kind, also includes Tuamotu Rangiroa Atoll, which is the second largest atoll in the world in terms of area and population. It is famous for the magnificent lake, frequented by diving enthusiasts because its contents combine amazing masterpieces.
In addition to many, many places frequented by thousands of visitors. To enjoy their time and spend quality time in the company of their families and one of the nicest
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