Is Papeete the same as Tahiti?
Papeete (pronounced [pa.pe. ʔe. te]) is the capital city of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of the French Republic in the Pacific Ocean. The commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital.
Where on earth is Tahiti?
Tahiti is the highest and largest island in French Polynesia lying close to Mo’orea island. It is located 4,400 kilometres (2,376 nautical miles) south of Hawaii, 7,900 km (4,266 nmi) from Chile, 5,700 km (3,078 nmi) from Australia.
Can I drink the water in Tahiti?
Drinking water: You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. In some atolls, tap water may taste slightly salty, which is not necessarily a sign that water is not drinkable.
Is Tahiti similar to Hawaii?
Tahiti and The Islands of Tahiti are located in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean. They are just as much south of the equator as Hawaii is north of that line, and they are roughly the same distance from California as they are from Australia.
What is the crime rate in Tahiti?
Crime rates in French Polynesia
| Level of crime | 23.21 | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 30.00 | Low |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 30.00 | Low |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 13.33 | Very Low |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 26.67 | Low |
Are there sharks around Tahiti?
There are more than 350 species of sharks known worldwide and that 19 of them can be observed in the waters of The Islands of Tahiti . Various types of rays can also be found here and often arrive with sharks (they are close cousins sharing a prehistoric ancestor).
How do you say hello in French Polynesia?
Hello – Ia Orana (yo-rah-nah) Welcome – Maeva (mah-yeh-vah)