Where in the World?
The Islands of French Polynesia
These are the islands of French Polynesia that Mr. & Mrs. Brown will be exploring.
After exploring these island on Clipper Odyssey the expedition base will be on Moorea.
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RANGIROA
Land area: 16 square miles (40 square kilometers)
Lagoon area: 393 sq mi (1,020 sq km) - 47 mi (75 km( long and 16 mi (25 km) wide
Population: 1,913
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BORA BORA
Size: 15 sq mi (38 sq km) - 5 miles ( 10 kilometers) long and 2 1/2 miles (4 km) wide
Highest Point: Mt. Otemanu - 2,384 feet (727 meters) above sea level
Population: 5,767
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TAHAA
Size : 34 sq mi (88 sq km)
Highest Point: Mt. Ohiri - 1,961 ft (598 m) ASL
Population: 4,470
RAIATEA
Size : 105 sq mi (269 sq km)
Highest Point: Mt. Tefatua - 3,336 ft (1,107 meters) ASL
Population: 10, 057
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MOOREA
Size: 53 sq mi (136 sq km)
Highest Point: Mt. Tohiea - 3, 983 ft (1,207 m) ASL
Population: 11,965
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TAHITI
Size: 402 sq mi (1,042 sq km)
Highest Point: Mt. Ronui - 4,396 ft (1,332 m) ASL
Population: 150,000
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