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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Bora-Bora !!!

This is an island on overseas in connectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 km (140 mi) northwest is surrounded by a lagoon. In the centre of the island are the remnants of rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 m (2,385 ft).

Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its aqua-centric luxury resorts. The major settlement is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel into the lagoon.

Produce of the island is mostly limited to what can be obtained from the sea and the plentiful coconut trees, which were historically of economic importance for copra. According to a census performed in 2008, the permanent population of Bora Bora is 8,880.
























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