Bora Bora, Volcanic island in Society Islands, French Polynesia.
Mount Otemanu rises 727 meters above a protected lagoon surrounded by coral reefs and small islands called motus in the South Pacific.
The United States military established a supply base on Bora Bora during World War II, constructing an airstrip that later served civilian aviation.
The original Tahitian name Pora pora mai te pora translates to 'created by the gods' and was traditionally abbreviated to Pora Pora.
The principal village of Vaitape contains essential services, while transportation between resorts and the mainland requires scheduled boat transfers.
The barrier reef enclosing the central lagoon creates multiple depths of water, supporting diverse marine ecosystems and underwater activities.
Location: French Polynesia
Elevation above the sea: 727 m
Part of: Society Islands
GPS coordinates: -16.49800,-151.73600
Latest update: May 24, 2025 20:04
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