Islands of the Company

The Îles of the Company form a Archipel located in the south of the Pacific Ocean, belonging to the French Polynésie. The islands of the Company are divided into two groups: the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands. One speaks the Tahitien there (reo Tahiti).

History

It is James Cook which, in 1769, explores the islands surrounding Tahiti and baptizes the " unit; Archipelago of Société" in homage to the Royal Company of London which financed forwarding.

Windward Islands

Tahiti
Moorea
Tetiaroa
Mehetia
Maiao

Leeward Islands

Bora-Bora
Huahine
Maupiti
Raiatea
Tahaa
Manuae
Maupihaa
Motu One
Tupai

External bond

Islands of the Company
ICA - Site devoted to the audio-visual heritage of Polynesia with many videos, sounds and images

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