Skip to main content
Go to CIA.gov
World Factbook GlyphWFBThe World Factbook
  • Countries
  • Maps
  • References
  • About

French Polynesia

Photos

26 Photos
26 Photos
Filter Categories
All
Point Down Icon
Filters
Considered by many as one of the natural wonders of the world, the island of Bora-Bora is a single island surrounded by an extensive coral reef and a beautiful blue lagoon captured in the center of this low-oblique photograph. The coral reef north of Bora-Bora is Tupai Atoll. The two islands southeast of Bora-Bora - Tahaa (northern island) and Raiatea (larger southern island) - are encircled by a single coral reef system. Image courtesy of NASA.
Enlarge
A direct overhead view of Bora Bora from the International Space Station. Image courtesy of NASA.
Enlarge
The tropical island of Moorea as viewed from the International Space Station. The barrier reefs surrounding the island create zones of shallow, tranquil light blue waters. Image courtesy of NASA.
Enlarge
Located about 355 km (220 mi) northeast of Tahiti, Rangiroa Atoll in the Tuatomus is one of the largest atolls in the world. Image courtesy of NASA.
Enlarge
Hiva Oa Island in the Marquesas archipelago.
Enlarge
Nuku Hiva Island in the Marquesas archipelago.
Enlarge
Stone tiki on Nuku Hiva Island in the Marquesas archipelago.
Enlarge
Elaborate stone tiki on Nuku Hiva Island in the Marquesas archipelago.
Enlarge
Another view of "paradise." This is Bora Bora's "downtown," a tiny grocery store, a car rental place, and not much else.
Enlarge
Previous PagePage 01 of 03Next Page

Usage

Factbook images and photos — obtained from a variety of sources — are in the public domain and are copyright free.

View Copyright Notice
Arrow Right Icon

Agency

  • About CIA
  • Organization
  • Director of the CIA
  • CIA Museum
  • News & Stories

Careers

  • Working at CIA
  • How We Hire
  • Student Programs
  • Browse CIA Jobs

Resources

  • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  • Center for the Study of Intelligence (CSI)
  • The World Factbook
  • Spy Kids
Connect with CIA
InstagramInstagramFacebookFacebookTwitterTwitterLinkedInLinkedInYoutubeYouTubeFlickrFlickr
Search CIA.govSite PoliciesPrivacyNo FEAR ActInspector GeneralUSA.govSitemap