Kingdom of Tahiti

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Kingdom of Tahiti

Name

Kingdom of Tahiti

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The Kingdom of Tahiti was a Polynesian monarchy that united the islands of Tahiti, Moʻorea, Teti‘aroa and Mehetia. It existed until its annexation by France, after which the islands became a French colony. The former kingdom’s cultural heritage remains evident in contemporary French Polynesia.

Statistics

Area

1,193.30 km²

Population

Not available

Location