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The most beautiful island on plane earth is located in the Pacific island in the territory of French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands about halfway between South America and Australia. Arguably one of the most famous islands in the world is located about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii. In my opinion so stunning, there are really no adequate words to describe it. The beauty of the island is showed throughout the world and makes it a dream destination for a large number of people. The first step in getting to Bora Bora is flying into the capital city of Papeete in Tahiti, via Air Tahiti Nui, Hawaiian Airlines or Air France. Flights from LAX will take 8 hours. After arriving, it is best to verify with the airlines you're booked on which terminal they fly out. After arriving in Tahiti, you will need to transfer to Air Tahiti.. The Tahitian Bank is open for all …show more content…
The coral reefs surrounding the island are just 11.3 square miles (29,266,865 sq. km) in size. Due to the volcanic origin, the island is mountainous and jagged, with bare black rock on the higher points. Centered in the island are the remains of an extinct volcano, split into two distinct black stone peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. Pahia is the shorter of the pair, at 2,165 feet (660m), while Otemanu tops out at 2,379 feet (725m).
History of Consists of Bora Bora being first settled by Polynesians in 850. The Polynesian written language has no B. So the islands name should be pronounced, "Pora Pora" which means "First Born." It was discovered in 1722 by the Dutch admiral Jacob Roggeveen. Bora Bora was named a colony of France in 1842. During World War II, the island was a major supply base for the U.S Navy. Home only to about 8,800 people, the island relies heavily on the tourism industry to fuel its

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