Infobox islands name Tuamotus image name Flag of the Tuamotu Islands.svg image caption Flag of the Tuamotu ... groups additional info The Tuamotus or the Tuamotu Archipelago lang fr les Tuamotu officially ... language . Administrative divisions Image Karta FP Tuamotus isl.PNG thumb Map of Tuamotus. Image Archipel des Tuamotu.jpg thumb Satellite image of Tuamotus. The Commune in France communes on the Tuamotus ..., Pukapuka, Rangiroa, Reao, Takaroa takapoto, Tatakoto and Tureia. Administratively, the Tuamotus ..., Reao, Takaroa takapoto, Tatakoto and Tureia of the Tuamotus and the Commune in France commune Gambier ... in the Tuamotus. The communes on Tuamotu are part of two different districts electoral circumscriptions ... The islands communes in the eastern part of the Tuamotus, together with the Gambier Islands ..., Makemo, Napuka, Nukutavake, Pukapuka, Reao, Tatakoto and Tureia in the eastern part of the Tuamotus. The islands communes in the western part of the Tuamotus form the electoral circumscription of the Islands ... and Takaroa in the western part of the Tuamotus. Demography Image TuamotuWaterside.jpg thumb Typical waterside view in the Tuamotus. At the 2002 census, the Tuamotus including the Gambier Islands had ... around Moruroa and Fangataufa , the sites of the French nuclear tests. The language spoken in the Tuamotus ... in the Tuamotus is from the cultivation of black pearl s and the preparation of copra . Agriculture ... destinations. Geography Commented out because image was deleted Image Tuamotus map.jpg thumb 350px ... fauna however, is diverse. The beautiful and species rich reefs make the Tuamotus one of the most scenic scuba diving destinations in the world. Geology All of the islands of the Tuamotus are coral ... Banaba in Kiribati , and the island nation of Nauru . Although geography geographically part of the Tuamotus ... shrouded in mystery. Archaeological findings lead to the conclusion that the western Tuamotus were ... into the Pacific around 1480. citation needed date October 2010 European encounters with the Tuamotus ... more details
Distinguish King George Island Antarctica Coord 14 032 S 147 08 W region PF type isle display title Image King George Islands 1.png thumb right 300px Map of the Tuamotus the King George Islands are located to the northwest of the main Tuamotu atoll cluster. The King George Islands les du Roi Georges is a subgroup of the Tuamotus Tuamotus Archipelago group in French Polynesia . The King George Islands include four atolls and one island Ahe Manihi Takapoto Takaroa Tikei Island Tikei is the easternmost island and Ahe Atoll is the westernmost of the subgroup. The distance between them is convert 200 km 0 abbr on . Unlike the atolls of the Palliser Islands Palliser group that have an elongated shape from the Northwest to the Southeast, the King George Islands follow a mirror image pattern of elongation from Southwest to the Northeast, History see also French Polynesia History The name King George Islands was given to this group by British explorer John Byron , who reached Manihi, Takaroa and Takapoto in June 1765. In the 1880s, the Tuamotus were claimed by France , and in 1946 the indigenous Polynesians were granted the French citizenship . Administration Administratively there are two Communes of French Polynesia communes in the King George Islands The commune of Manihi consists of the atolls of Manihi and Ahe. The commune of Takaroa consists of the atolls of Takaroa and Takapoto, as well as Tikei Island. References http www.geonames.org advanced search.html?continentCode &country &fclass T&q iles GeoNames les http www.univie.ac.at Voelkerkunde apsis oceania byron.htm Origin of the name in German Tuamotus Category Islands of the Tuamotus Category Archipelagoes of the Pacific Ocean ca Illes del Rei Jordi de les du Roi Georges es Islas del Rey Jorge fr les du Roi Georges gl Illas do Rei Xurxo ka lt Karaliaus Jurgio salos pt Ilhas do Rei Jorge ru ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Image Karta FP Tuamotus isl.PNG thumb right 300px Map of the Tuamotus the Palliser Islands are located west of the main Tuamotu atoll cluster. The Palliser Islands are a subgroup of the Tuamotus Tuamotu group in French Polynesia . They are located in the northwest of the main group of atolls. The group includes Fakarava Niau Toau Arutua Apataki Kaukura Mataiva Tikehau Rangiroa Makatea Administration The Communes of France commune of Rangiroa consists of 3 atolls Rangiroa , Tikehau and Mataiva , and a separate island of Makatea . The total population is of 1871 inhabitants. The commune of Arutua consists of 3 atolls Arutua , Apataki and Kaukura . The total population is of 1624 inhabitants 2002 . The commune of Fakarava consists of 3 atolls in Palliser Group Fakarava , Niau and Toau . The total population is of 1511 inhabitants. History The Palliser Islands were named Palliser s Isles in honour of Admiral Sir Hugh Palliser , by Captain James Cook , who was the first Europe an to sight them, on 19 April and 20 April, 1774. Navigation box br Tuamotus coord 15.125 S 147.646 W source kolossus dewiki display title Category Islands of the Tuamotus Category Archipelagoes of the Pacific Ocean FrenchPolynesia geo stub ca Illes Palliser de Palliser Inseln fr les Palliser lt Paliserio salos pt Ilhas de Palliser ru fi Pallisersaaret ... more details
Coord 17 28 S 143 28 W type isle source dewiki display title Image HaraikiISS006 E 9318.PNG thumb right 300px NASA picture of Haraiki Atoll. Haraiki is a small atoll of the Tuamotus Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia . It is located 42 km southwest of Marutea Nord . Haraiki Atoll is roughly triangular in shape. It measures 7 km in length with a maximum width of 5 km. There are three islets on its reef with a total land area of about 4 km . Its lagoon has a pass facing south. Haraiki is uninhabited. History The first recorded European to sight Haraiki Atoll was Spanish navigator Domingo de Boenechea on October 31 1772 on ship Aguila . He named this atoll San Quint n . Administration Haraiki belongs to the Commune of France commune of Makemo, which consists of the atolls of Makemo, Haraiki, Marutea Nord , Katiu , Tuanake , Hiti , Tepoto Sud , Raroia , Takume , Taenga and Nihiru . References http www.oceandots.com pacific tuamotu haraiki.php http www.nzetc.org tm scholarly tei BucExpl t1 body d17.html Spanish voyages External links http www.pacific image.pf pages boutic dboutic cdrom sp132.html Atoll list in French Navigation box br Tuamotus Category Atolls of the Tuamotus FrenchPolynesia geo stub ca Haraiki de Haraiki fr Haraiki gl Atol Haraiki it Haraiki ru ... more details
coord 18 08 S 142 15 W type isle source dewiki display title Image Marokau ravahereISS002 702 22.PNG thumb right 250px NASA picture of the Two Groups Islands. The Two Groups Islands les Deux Groupes is a minor subgroup of the Tuamotus in French Polynesia . It is formed by the atolls of Marokau and Ravahere . Marokau lies to the north and Ravahere to the south. The two atolls are separated by a convert 2 km 0 abbr on wide sound. History These two neighboring atolls were discovered by Louis Antoine de Bougainville in 1768. It was James Cook , however, who named them Two Groups the following year. He described Marokau and Revahere as a chain of islands linked by reefs . Administration Administratively the Two Groups Islands belong to the Communes of France commune of Hikueru , which consists of the atolls of Hikueru, Marokau , Ravahere , Reitoru and Tekokota . References http www.geonames.org advanced search.html?continentCode &country &fclass T&q iles http www.oceandots.com pacific tuamotu ravahere.php http www.oceandots.com pacific tuamotu marokau.php http www.wayn.com waynphotos.html?wci photo&photo key 14179284 Photos Tuamotus Category Islands of the Tuamotus Category Archipelagoes of the Pacific Ocean ca Illes Dos Grups de les Deux Groupes es Islas Dos Grupos gl Illas Dous Grupos pt Ilhas dos Dois Grupos ru ... more details
coord 21 18 S 136 45 W type isle source dewiki display title Image Atoll Tenararo.jpg thumb 300px right Map of Tenararo Atoll Tenararo 21 18 S., 136 44 W. is an atoll in the Acteon Group in the southeastern part of the Tuamotu Islands . This atoll is the smallest of the group. Tenararo Atoll has a landing place on its NW side between the small boulders which encumber the reef. There is no entrance to the lagoon. Administration Administratively Tenararo, like the rest of the Acteon group, belongs to the municipality of the Gambier Islands . References Sailing Directions, Pub 126, Pacific Islands NIMA 2002 page 12 External links http www.pacific image.pf pages boutic dboutic cdrom sp132.html Atoll list in French Tuamotus Category Atolls of the Tuamotus FrenchPolynesia geo stub de Tenararo fr Tenararo gl Atol Tenararo it Tenararo pl Tenararo ru fi Tenararo ... more details
coord 21 19 S 136 32 W type isle source dewiki display title Image Tenarunga Map.jpg thumb 300px right Map of Tenarunga Atoll Tenarunga or Tenania , formerly Minto Island , 15 km NNW of Matureivavao , is a low, wooded and uninhabited atoll in the Acteon Group in the southeastern part of the Tuamotu Islands . There are some buildings and a dock located on the north east side of the island, indicating former and or seasonal habitation. The atoll s lagoon is not accessible from the sea. Administration Administratively Tenarunga, like the rest of the Acteon Group, belongs to the municipality of the Gambier Islands . References Sailing Directions, Pub 126, Pacific Islands NIMA 2002 page 12 External links http www.pacific image.pf pages boutic dboutic cdrom sp132.html Atoll list in French Tuamotus Category Atolls of the Tuamotus FrenchPolynesia geo stub de Tenarunga fr Tenarunga gl Atol Tenarunga it Tenarunga pl Tenarunga ru fi Tenarunga ... more details
coord 23 41 S 134 19 W display title region PF type isle source dewiki The Portland Reef French Banc Portland is a shoal not rising above the surface in the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia . It is located in the far southeast of the Tuamotu group archipelago, about 68 km southeast from the Gambier Islands, and 30 km SSE from Temoe Gambier Islands Temoe Atoll , below the Tropic of Capricorn . The Portland Reef is made up of a submerged atoll structure lying at a depth of about 10 m. References http www.oceandots.com pacific tuamotu temoe.php http worldmaps.web.infoseek.co.jp french polynesia guide.htm http www.com.univ mrs.fr IRD atollpol irdpoly uksalv85.htm Classification of the French Polynesian atolls by Salvat 1985 and types of atolls Tuamotus Category Landforms of the Tuamotus Category Reefs of the Pacific Ocean FrenchPolynesia geo stub ... more details
coord 14.976 147.625 display title Tiputa is a village on the French Polynesian atoll of Rangiroa , in the Tuamotus Tuamotu archipelago . It is located on the Northern edge of the atoll, approximately 7 km East southeast of the village of Avatoru . The two villages are separated by the Tiputa Pass , a world renowned spot for underwater diving. ref name fpdive http french polynesia.greatestdivesites.com rangiroa tiputa pass Tiputa Pass is one of the best spots in the world to drift dive with sharks and mantas Accessed 18 February 2010 ref It is necessary to travel to Avatoru by means of a water taxi to make it to Rangiroa Airport . The population of Tiputa is around 900 inhabitants, making it the most populous village of the atoll of Rangiroa. The main economical activity in Tiputa is tourism. There are hotels and other touristic installations. See also Tiputa Pass Avatoru References reflist Category Geography of the Tuamotus FrenchPolynesia geo stub ... more details
In Hawaiian mythology , Wahieloa is a hero associated with the Kaha i and Laka epics. Variations of his name in other Polynesian languages include Wahieroa M ori , Vahieroa Tahiti, Tuamotus , Va ieroa Cook Islands , Fafieloa Samoa , and Vahie oa Marquesa . See also Wahieroa M ori Vahieroa Tahitian mythology Vahieroa Tuamotu mythology Vahi vero Tuamotu References R.D. Craig, Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology Greenwood Press New York, 1989 , 320 2. Category Hawaiian mythology Oceania myth stub ... more details
Takume or Pukamaru is an atoll of the TuamotusTuamotus chain in French Polynesia , located convert 790 km abbr on northeast of Tahiti and convert 6 km abbr on northeast of Raroia and convert 128 km abbr on to the west of Fangatau . This elongated atoll measures convert 24 km abbr on by convert 5 km abbr on . Its lagoon has an area of convert 43.5 km2 abbr on . Takume has many small motu s on its reef most are located on its eastern fringes. The long and deep lagoon has one navigable pass to enter it. Takume Atoll has 93 inhabitants. The main village is Ohomo. History Takume and Raroia were called Napaite , the Twins ite, two , by the ancient Paumotu people. The first recorded European to arrive to Takume was Russian oceanic explorer Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen in 1820 on ships Vostok and Mirni . He named this atoll Volonsky . Takume Airport was inaugurated in 1996. Administration Administratively Takume is a part of the Communes of France commune of Makemo . The commune of Makemo consists of the atolls of Makemo, Haraiki , Marutea Nord , Katiu , Tuanake , Hiti , Tepoto Sud , Raroia , Takume, Taenga and Nihiru . References http oceandots.com pacific tuamotu takume.php http www.world airport codes.com french polynesia takume 9056.html Takume Airport http www.jps.auckland.ac.nz document Volume 8 1899 Volume 8, No. 4, December 1899 Names of the Paumotu Islands, by J.L. Young, p 264 268?action null Island names http www.nzetc.org tm scholarly tei BucExpl t1 body d19 d2 d7.html History External links http www.pacific image.pf pages boutic dboutic cdrom sp132.html Atoll list in French Tuamotus Coord 15 52 S 142 12 W display title Category Atolls of the Tuamotus FrenchPolynesia geo stub ca Takume de Takume fr Takume gl Atol Takume it Takume no Takume ru ... more details
File Karta FP Tuamotus isl.PNG thumb right 300px Map of the Tuamotus the Duke of Gloucester Islands are located south of the main Tuamotu atoll cluster. The Duke of Gloucester Islands lang fr les du Duc de Gloucester is a subgroup of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia . They are located southeast of Tahiti and south of the main Tuamotu atoll cluster and are rather isolated. coord 20 38 S 143 20 W type isle region PF The Duke of Gloucester Islands include four atolls of relatively small size Anuanuraro Anuanurunga Hereheretue Nukutepipi Hereheretue coord 19 52 S 144 58 W type isle region PF is located slightly far off the group of the other three atolls which lie at coord 20 40 S 143 20 W type isle region PF . The latter are uninhabited the only permanently inhabited island of the les du Duc de Gloucester is Hereheretue 57 inhabitants in 2002 . Administration Administratively the four atolls of the Duke of Gloucester Islands belong to the commune of Hereheretue, which is associated to the Hao commune. References http www.evs islands.com 2006 10 15 archive.html Maps of all the Duke of Gloucester atolls External links commonscat inline Duke of Gloucester Islands Tuamotus coord 20.565 S 143.296 W source dewiki region PF type isle display title Category Islands of the Tuamotus Category Archipelagoes of the Pacific Ocean FrenchPolynesia geo stub ca Illes del Duc de Gloucester de les du Duc de Gloucester es Islas del Duque de Gloucester fr les du Duc de Gloucester gl Illas do Duque de Gloucester pl les du Duc de Gloucester pt Ilhas do Duque de Gloucester ru fi Gloucesterin herttuan saaret ... more details
Image Karta FP Tuamotus isl.PNG thumb right 300px Map of the Tuamotus the Raeffsky Islands are located in the central region. The Raeffsky Islands les Ra ffsky or les Raevski is a subgroup of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia . They are located roughly in the central area of the main Tuamotu atoll cluster. Latitude 16 45 0 S, Longitude 144 13 60 W The Raeffsky Islands include the following atolls Anaa Faaite Tahanea Motutunga Takume Raroia Taenga Nihiru Makemo Katiu Tuanake Hiti Tepoto South Tepoto Sud Marutea Nord Haraiki Aratika Kauehi Taiaro Raraka Administration The Communes of France commune of Anaa consists of 4 atolls Anaa , Faaite , Tahanea and Motutunga . The total population is of 639 inhabitants according to the 2002 census. The commune of Makemo consists of 11 atolls Takume , Raroia , Taenga , Nihiru , Makemo , Kaitu , Tuanake , Hiti , Tepoto South Tepoto Sud , Marutea Nord and Haraiki . The total population is of 964 inhabitants according to the 2002 census. The commune of Fakarava consists of 4 atolls in Raeffsky Group Aratika , Kauehi , Taiaro and Raraka . The total population is of 1511 inhabitants. References http wikimapia.org 5895804 Raeffsky Islands les Ra ffsky Map Tuamotus coord 16.750 S 144.217 W display title source eswiki Category Islands of the Tuamotus Category Archipelagoes of the Pacific Ocean ca Illes Raevski de Raevski Inseln es Islas Raevski fr les Raevski gl Illas Raevski pl les Raevski pt Ilhas de Raevski ru ... more details
Coord 18 13 S 142 09 W type isle source dewiki display title Image RavahereISS009 E 6062b.PNG thumb right 250px NASA picture of Ravahere Atoll. Ravahere is an atoll of the Tuamotus Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia . It is located 53 km northwest of Nengonengo Atoll and it is separated by a 2 km sound from Marokau Atoll, its closest neighbor to the north. Marokau and Ravahere form a minor subgroup of the Tuamotus known as the Two Groups Islands . Ravahere Atoll is roughly boomerang shaped. It measures 18 km in length with a maximum width of 7.5 km. The shallow lagoon has a surface of 50 km , but there is no pass to enter it. Ravahere is permanently uninhabited. History The first recorded European who sighted the two neighboring atolls of Marokau and Ravahere was Louis Antoine de Bougainville in 1768. ref cite web url http pages.quicksilver.net.nz jcr boug2.html title A short biography of Louis Antoine de Bougainville last Robson first John year 2005 accessdate 2008 03 03 ref Administration Ravahere belongs to the Communes of France commune of Hikueru , which consists of the atolls of Hikueru, Marokau , Ravahere, Reitoru and Tekokota . References Reflist http www.oceandots.com pacific tuamotu ravahere.php Ravahere on Oceandots.com http www.wayn.com waynphotos.html?wci photo&photo key 14179284 Photos External links http www.pacific image.pf pages boutic dboutic cdrom sp132.html Atoll list in French Navigation box br Tuamotus Category Atolls of the Tuamotus FrenchPolynesia geo stub de Ravahere fr Ravahere gl Atol Ravahere it Ravahere ru ... more details
coord 23 10 S 137 08 W type isle source dewiki display title Image MoraneISS005 15060.PNG thumb right 250px NASA picture of Morane Atoll. Morane is a small isolated atoll of the Tuamotus Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia . It is located 153 km southwest of Maria Est , its closest neighbor. Morane Atoll is the southernmost atoll of the Tuamotus. It measures 4.8 km in length with a maximum width of 3.2 km. It has a lagoon without a pass to enter it. The islands on its reef are covered with screwpine Pandanus and coconut trees. Morane is uninhabited. History The first recorded European to sight Morane Atoll was United States American whaler Nathaniel Cary in 1832. ref http www.scarecrowpress.com Chapters Index.shtml? SKU 0810853957&Site scarecrowpress&Title Historical 2... ref He named it Barstow s Island after his ship Gideon Barstow . ref http www.sailingnavies.com places.php Sailing Navies Place Names Bot generated title ref In some maps it appears as Cadmus . Administration Administratively Morane Atoll belongs to the commune of the Gambier Islands . Ecology Morane Atoll has one of the highest concentrations of the Tuamotu Sandpiper Prosobonia cancellata , with approximately 150 to 200 individuals of the species. ref http www.sciencedirect.com science? ob ArticleURL& udi B6V5X 44MX6S2 4& user 10& rdoc 1& fmt & orig search& sort d&view c& acct C000050221& version 1& urlVersion 0& userid 10&md5 8ec9bd659cfba24f3e0aea468a8fa410 ref References reflist http www.oceandots.com pacific tuamotu morane.php http www.jps.auckland.ac.nz document Volume 8 1899 Volume 8, No. 4, December 1899 Names of the Paumotu Islands, by J.L. Young, p 264 268?action null Names of the Paumotu Islands http sciencelinks.jp j east article 200414 000020041404A0432867.php Tuamotuichthys bispinosus, a new fish species from Morane Atoll External links http www.pacific image.pf pages boutic dboutic cdrom sp132.html Atoll list in French Navigation box br Tuamotus Category Atolls of the Tuamotus Fr ... more details
, Makemo, Napuka, Nukutavake, Pukapuka, Reao, Tatakoto and Tureia in the eastern part of the Tuamotus ... part of the Tuamotus . See also French overseas departments and territories Administrative divisions ... PF type adm1st display title DEFAULTSORT Iles Tuamotu Gambier Category Tuamotus Category Gambier ... more details
Airport codes HAO NTTO serves many of the smaller eastern Tuamotus, whose landing strips are too ... tuamotu hao.php http www.iero.org sites fenua tuamotus hao index.html http www.jps.auckland.ac.nz ... boutic dboutic cdrom sp132.html Atoll list in French Navigation box br Tuamotus Category Communes of French Polynesia Category Atolls of the Tuamotus ca Hao de Hao Tuamotu Inseln es Hao fr Hao gl ... more details
Avatoru is the chief town of Rangiroa , a coral atoll in the Tuamotus Tuamotu Archipelago . It is located in the northwestern part of the atoll, and is home to the atoll s administration buildings, its post office and several churches. Rangiroa Airport is located 5.5 km Southeast of Avatoru. The atoll s Pearl Different types of cultured pearls.2C including black pearls black pearl industry is centered here as well. Its population is approximately 700. ref name placesonline http www.placesonline.com oceania french polynesia avatoru introduction.asp Vacations Avatoru history and other tourist information Accessed 14 February 2010 ref It is one of two villages located on Rangiroa, the other being Tiputa, located approximately 7 km southeast of Avatoru. See also Avatoru Pass French Polynesia References reflist External links http www.trayle.com destinations destination avatoru Travel guide review coord 14.944 147.705 dim 5000 region FR PF display title Category Atolls of the Tuamotus FrenchPolynesia geo stub lt Avatoru ... more details
coord 21 19 S 136 39 W type isle source dewiki display title image Vahanga.JPG thumb 300px NASA satellite image of Vahanga Image Atoll Vahaga.jpg thumb 300px Map of Vahanga Vahanga is a small atoll 5 miles west of Tenarunga . It is located in the Acteon Group in the southeastern part of the Tuamotu Islands . Vahanga is a low atoll covered with coconut tree s. There is a landing place on the northwest side of the atoll, near a white house, but there is no access to the lagoon. Vahanga, like the rest of the Acteon Group, belongs to the municipality of the Gambier Islands . In 2007, an ecological project conducted by the University of Auckland and the Ornithological Society of Polynesia aimed to eradicate Vahanga s Polynesian Rat s, which had colonized the atoll, to restore balance to the ecosystem supporting bird species such as the Polynesian Ground dove and the Tuamotu Sandpiper . ref http www.cepf.net Documents final.restoration.vahanga.atoll final.pdf Restoration of Vahanga Atoll, Acteon Group, Tuamotu Archipelago ref A previous campaign in 2000 had failed in this goal. References reflist Sailing Directions, Pub 126, Pacific Islands NIMA 2002 page 12 External links http www.pacific image.pf pages boutic dboutic cdrom sp132.html Atoll list in French Tuamotus Category Atolls of the Tuamotus FrenchPolynesia geo stub de Vahanga fr Vahanga gl Atol Vahanga it Vahanga ru fi Vahanga ... more details
coord 14.943 147.712 display title File Passe d Avatoru Rangiroa.jpg thumb 300px Avatoru Pass with Motu Fara, a private island Avatoru Pass is located on the northwestern portion of the Rangiroa lagoon in the Tuamotus Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia . It is located immediately to the West of the village of Avatoru . There are only two major passes on Rangiroa, the other being Tiputa Pass . The latter is located approximately 8 km Southeast of Avatoru Pass. The Pass is a popular scuba diving location, although the Tiputa Pass is generally preferred by divers. ref http www.divetahitiblue.com islands rangiroa.htm Scuba Diving in Rangiroa Accessed February 16, 2010 ref There is a small island located at the mouth of the Pass, called Motu Fara , with an area of 4 acre s. It is a private island and is currently for sale. ref http www.privateislandsonline.com motu fara.htm Motu Fara, French Polynesia, Oceania Publisher Private Islands Online , Accessed February 16, 2010 ref See also Tiputa Pass References references Category Landforms of the Tuamotus ... more details
Kaki may refer to the following A spirit guide, a compassionate friend Diospyros kaki , better known as Japanese Persimmon, a fruit tree. the M ori name for the Black Stilt . Kaki, French Polynesia is the name of a village in northern Hao French Polynesia Hao , in French Polynesia s Tuamotus Tuamotu Archipelago , located next to the only navigable passage into the atoll s lagoon . a Malay language Malay word for leg. Kaki King , a musician. Abubaker Kaki , a Sudanese middle distance runner. Kaki Flynn, sports reporter, expert in women s sports. disambig de Kaki Begriffskl rung es Kaki fr Kaki homonymie nl Kaki ja tr Kaki ... more details
In the Tuamotus Tuamotu Rata Tuamotu mythology Rata cycle, Tahiti tokerau was a water nymph whom Vahi vero marries. She was abducted by Puna mythology Puna , king of the underworld and rescued by her husband. They then become parents of Rata. and died of cancer See also Rata Tuamotu mythology R t M ori mythology Laka Hawaiian and other Polynesian mythology References R.D. Craig, Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology Greenwood Press New York, 1989 , 251 J.F. Stimson, Tuamotuan Legends Island of Anaa Honolulu Bernice P. Bishop Museum Press, 1937 , 96 100. Category Tuamotu mythology Oceania myth stub ... more details
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