The largest island of French Polynesia, Tahiti, or the ‘Island of Love’, is centered on volcanic mountains, connected by a short isthmus.
With a population of 169,674 inhabitants, Tahiti is one of the most populated islands of French Polynesia. The northwestern part of Tahiti is known as Tahiti Nui (big Tahiti) and is mostly isolated; the southeastern part is known as Tahiti Iti (small Tahiti) and is densely populated with a well-established infrastructure.
May to October witnesses the dry winter season, with minimal rainfall. Summers in Tahiti last from November to April, with considerable rainfall and storms.
The government offices, police headquarters, hospitals and clinics, banks, telecommunications center, airline and travel agencies, boutiques and black pearl shops are in the capital city, Papeete.
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