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Tahiti
L ocated in the Southern Pacific Ocean, Tahiti is the largest Iti is said to be just a million years old. Roughly 45 km long at its
island in French Polynesia. Created from volcano eruptions widest point, Tahiti has a total land area of 1,045 sq. km with a
that occurred over 3 million years ago, this island sits in the So- lush mountainous terrain. There are four peaks on the island, the
ciety Island Archipelago and forms part of the Windward Islands. tallest of which is Mount Orohena that stands at an impressive
Tahiti is split into 2 circles; the larger circle is known as Tahiti Nui, 7,618 feet above sea level. The summit of this mount is shrouded
while the smaller circle is known as Tahiti Iti. Connected to each in clouds most of the time. On a clear day you can see the summit
other by a thin narrow isthmus called the Plateau of Taravao, of this peak.
Tahiti Nui is said to be roughly 3 million years old, while Tahiti
