What country owns the Polynesian islands?

New Zealand is the largest of the Polynesian countries in terms of both population and area. New Zealand is home to over 4.9 million people and spans over 103,483 square miles (268,021 square kilometers)….Polynesian Countries 2022.

Country	2022 Population
Tuvalu	12,066
Cook Islands	17,571
Tonga	107,749
Samoa	202,239

Is Polynesia still owned by France?

French Polynesia is a French overseas territory with a high level of autonomy under the terms of the 2004 Organic Law (2004-192). It comprises five archipelagos (Society, Tuamotu, Marquesas, Gambier and Australs). French Polynesia is spread over more than 5.3 million square kilometres, approximately the size of Europe.

Is Raiatea an atoll?

The main township on Raiatea is Uturoa, the administrative centre for the Leeward Islands (French Îles Sous-le-vent)….Raiatea.

Native name: Raꞌiātea
Archipelago	Society Islands
Major islands	Raiatea
Area	167.7 km2 (64.7 sq mi)
Highest elevation	1,017 m (3337 ft)

What is the best island to visit in French Polynesia?

Top 10 Islands In French Polynesia

• Hiva Oa: ‘The Island Of Gauguin & Brel’
• Fakarava: ‘The End Of The World’
• Huahine: ‘The Garden Of Eden’
• Moorea: ‘The Magical Island’
• Rurutu: Whales and Caves.
• Tahiti: ‘The Queen Of The Pacific’
• Bora Bora: ‘The Romantic Island’
• Tikehau: the Island of Pink Sand Beaches.

Where in French Polynesia should I go?

Tahiti, the largest of the French Polynesia islands, is where you first land on most international arriving flights. And tourists who only use Tahiti as a jumping off point for heading elsewhere in French Polynesia miss out on some serious natural beauty and true Tahitian hospitality.

Does Raiatea have an airport?

Raiatea/Taha’a airport The airport is located on the island of Raiatea, approximately 10 minutes by car from the main town of Uturoa.

How do you say hello in Polynesian?

Hello – Ia Orana (yo-rah-nah) Welcome – Maeva (mah-yeh-vah)