Geography
The archipelago comprises an administrative division (French: subdivision administrative) of French Polynesia, and includes the following islands:
- Tahiti
- Moorea
- Mehetia
- Tetiaroa
- Maiao
The capital of the administrative district is Papeete on the island of Tahiti. Tahiti, Moorea, and Mehetia are high islands. Tetiaroa and Maiao are coral atolls.
Read more about this topic: Windward Islands (Society Islands)
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