Bora Bora is the most magical of all the French Polynesian islands. The main island of Bora Bora, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicolored lagoon, surrounded by offshore motu islets inside a protective coral necklace. The motu islets of Bora Bora are the ideal location for luxury vacation or honeymoon.
Bora Bora lies 240 Km northwest of Tahiti in the Leeward Society Islands. There is only one navigable pass, facing the principal village of Vaitape. A 29 km partially sealed road circles the Bora Bora, passing through colorful villages, archaeological sites, old Army bunkers and cannons left over from World War II.
Population: 4,200 people.
Languages: Tahiti and French are the official languages of the island.
Weather:
The climate on the Island of Bora Bora is considered tropical and can be divided into two basic seasons: the wet season and the dry season.
The "wet season", is between November and April and the "dry season" from May till October. The "dry season" is considered be the "high season" with 24- 28 degrees temperature.
Currency: the local currency is French Polynesian Franc.
