Raivavae
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Raivavae is a volcanic island within the Austral Islands of French Polynesia, first sighted by Europeans in 1775. It was charted as Santa Rosa by Spanish explorers and later annexed by France in 1880. The island features a central peak, Mont Hiro, and is surrounded by a lagoon and numerous motu.
Statistics
Area
17.90 km²
Population
900