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Moorea, French Polynesia

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January 24th 2010
Welcome to Moorea! The early Polynesians named this island “Tahiti-iti”, meaning the little fish of Tahiti. It has also been known as Aimeo, and Fe’e. It is only in recent times that the island has been known as Moorea. It is a rugged, triangular-shaped mountainous island, measuring approximately 10 miles on each side. The lush tropical vegetation, white sandy beaches and small villages spre ... read more

Oceania » French Polynesia » Moorea

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The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January ... ... read more