Windward Islands (Society Islands)
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This article is about the eastern islands of French Polynesia. For the Caribbean island group within the Lesser Antilles, see Windward Islands. For the main islands of Hawaii, see Hawaiian Windward Islands.
The Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. These islands were also previously named the Georgian Islands in honour of King George III of the United Kingdom.[2][3]
Quick Facts Native name: Îles du Vent, Geography ...
Native name: Îles du Vent | |
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Geography | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 17°32′S 149°50′W |
Archipelago | Society Islands |
Major islands | Tahiti, Moorea, Tetiaroa |
Area | 1,195 km2 (461 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 2,241 m (7352 ft) |
Highest point | Mont Orohena |
Administration | |
France | |
Overseas collectivity | French Polynesia |
Largest settlement | Papeete (capital) (pop. 131,695 urban) |
Demographics | |
Population | 194,623[1] (Aug. 2007 census) |
Pop. density | 163/km2 (422/sq mi) |
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