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Tuamotu Islands

Archipelago in French Polynesia

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Overview

The Tuamotu Islands are a vast archipelago of several island groups in French Polynesia.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Totegegie Airport (GMR), Hao airport (HOI).

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Otepa · Regional · HOI

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Islands

UnderstandThe Tuamotu Islands are the largest chain of atolls in the world. All of the islands are low lying atolls, built on coral reefs. The most important source of cash income in the Tuamotu Islands is black pearl cultivation.

Get inTotegegie Airport (GMR), Hao airport (HOI).

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DoScuba diving is a popular activity in these islands.

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