The islands of the Society are a land plot located in the Pacific Ocean. Its main inhabitants are the population of French Polynesia. The total area is just over 1590 km². These islands are divided into 2 groups - Windward (5) and Leeward (9). If we consider the administrative division, then the first group includes 13 communes, the second - 7.
Tahiti
The main and largest land area is the island of Tahiti. Its capital is named Papeete. Belongs to the Windward Group. Its area is about 1040 km 2 , and the population is more than 178 thousand people (2007).
Tahiti consists of two parts: northern and southern. They are interconnected by a narrow strait. Almost the entire population lives in the northern part. This island of the Society is the most densely populated, with 70% of the total population of French Polynesia located here. If we consider the racial composition of the population, it is worth clarifying that more than 80% are indigenous, 11% are Europeans, 4% are representatives of Asia, and the rest are mixed nations.
Both of these island parts are of volcanic origin. There are mountains in the territories, the highest of which reach a mark of a little over 2200 m. The jungle is located on their peaks.
Since Tahiti was a French colony, today its population is represented by French citizens. It is this island of the Society that is registered as the land with the highest standard of living in Oceania. Of course, the main part of the profit is brought here by tourists. Despite the fact that France annually transfers to the local fund an amount of 1 billion euros, due to duties on imported goods, this cash assistance is neutralized by itself.
The most important cultural event held in Tahiti is the Heiva dance performance. This festival lasts for 2 weeks.
Tahiti - the island of the Society, which is the most developed and leading in terms of economy.
Bora bora
The island of Bora Bora belongs to the Leeward Islands of the Society. It is located at a distance of 240 km from Tahiti. The island has an elongated shape, 9 km long with a maximum width of 5 km. Its area reaches a mark of 38 km 2 . A population of almost 9 thousand people (2007) lives in the coastal zone, because the interior of the island is inaccessible due to dense vegetation, and you can get through them only on off-road vehicles. Almost all the profit Bora Bora receives from the tourism business. There are many hotels that are most often visited by American and Japanese vacationers.
As already mentioned, the economy of the island is completely based on tourism. Together with Tahiti, it is considered the most visited in Oceania. This island of the Society pleases with the development of the transport sector. There is an airfield, regular bus, helicopter. As a rule, only the guides with their tourists fly on the latter. There are such institutions as schools, banks, shopping centers.
Maupiti
Maupiti Island belongs to the Leeward Islands group of the Society. Located at a distance of 300 km from Tahiti. Its area is 11 km 2 , and the population is more than 1200 people (2007). Many residents work in the tourism sector, however, this is not the main activity of the islanders. Most of them are engaged in fishing and growing lemon morinda. You can get to the island by sea and air, as there is a small airfield there.
Moorea
Moorea Island belongs to the Windward Islands of the Society, located 17 km from Tahiti. It resembles a triangle in configuration. Its area is 133.50 km², and the population is more than 16 thousand people. Almost all of the island’s profits come from tourism, the entertainment program of which consists of water species - diving, observing the flora and fauna of the ocean. Also, some residents are engaged in the cultivation of pineapples.