Bora Bora C.Karus 2018 Bora Bora • A tropical island in the Pacific Ocean, famous as one of the top beach destinations in the world • Population – 8 800 • Main languages French and Tahitian • Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres • Was colonized by Polynesians, New Zealander and explorers such as James Cook in 1777 • Interestingly, there is no "B," in the local Tahitian language, so its actual name is Pora Pora, meaning "first born" Vaitape The largest city Population 4 927 Some supermarkets Many fruits are imported from Faaa Weather And Biodiversity Tropical, humid climate with relatively stable temperatures yearround Characterized by it’s volcanic rock mountains and raised coral beds found at high elevations
.. FRENCH POLYNESIA The French Polynesia islands are located in the Pacific Ocean. It contains of many islands. The most famous are Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea. The islands are considered to be one of the most exotic places in the world; also known for its breathtaking beaches. The official language is French. SIGHTS Tahiti's volcano Rangiroa atoll Papetoai temple in Moorea Lagoon of Bora Bora Museums and botanical gardens in Tahiti Aquariums and zoos Tahitian dancing THINGS TO DO Jet skiing in Bora Bora Scuba diving in Tahiti Surfing in Tahiti Sailing in Bora Bora POLYNESIAN FOOD Known for its exotic fruits, fresh fish and vegetables, Strong influence from the French cuisine Seafood Restaurants in French Polynesia are from a wide variety of backgrounds including French, Tahitian, but also Chinese, Vietnamese and Italian. B Poisson cru (ia ota) Chevrettes Places to stay
Vaitape, the largest town. Many hotels, however, are located on the smaller islands and are often positioned above the ocean on stilts and topped with grass roofs. Visitors can enjoy many activities on Bora Bora including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, visiting WWII ruins, parasailing, jet skis, canoes, dolphin watching, and deep-sea fishing (to name a few). Many people also enjoy shopping on the island, and some of the most popular souvenirs include Tahitian pearls, locally-made art, hand-carved wooden items, and perfumes. Weather The summer months in Bora Bora (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. Tourist If you want to enjoy this little paradise you will have to save some money, because to