Haraiki, Atoll in Makemo, French Polynesia.
Haraiki is an atoll in the Makemo region consisting of three small islets surrounded by vegetation. The islands enclose a shallow lagoon with a passage on the southern side where boats can enter.
A Spanish navigator named this atoll San Quintin during an expedition in 1772. The island group has remained part of the Tuamotu Islands since that time.
The atoll belongs to the Makemo commune administration, forming part of the larger Tuamotu archipelago within French Polynesian territory.
This remote atoll is accessible only by boat, and visitors should expect marine travel and lagoon conditions. The southern passage is the main route for reaching and exploring the islands.
The atoll rises 2465 meters from the ocean floor, reaching a depth of 295 meters below sea level at its summit.
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