Tahaa

island, French Polynesia

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In Îles Sous le Vent
…the principal island, and neighbouring Tahaa are part of a single submarine formation and are surrounded by a single barrier reef. Tahaa lies north of Raiatea and is separated from it by a channel 2 miles (3 km) wide. To the east is the fertile island of Huahine, which becomes…
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In French Polynesia: Relief
…Raiatea and its northern neighbour, Tahaa, are located on the same mountain mass and lie within a single barrier reef. Both have coastal plains suitable for growing coconut palms and raising livestock. Some vanilla is also grown. The group’s main port is Uturoa, located on Raiatea. To the east of…
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