🌋 Bora Bora
Volcanic island in French Polynesia, South Pacific Ocean
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: French Polynesia, Society Islands
- Area: 29.3 square kilometres
- Highest point: Mount Otemanu, 727 metres
- Population: Approximately 4,200 residents
Bora Bora is a volcanic island in French Polynesia situated in the South Pacific Ocean approximately 260 kilometres northwest of Tahiti. The island is distinguished by its dramatic central peaks, enclosed lagoon, and fringing coral reef system. As of 2026, Bora Bora remains a major destination within French Polynesia, with its lagoon and reef ecosystems largely intact despite ongoing pressures from tourism and climate change ...