Ua-Pou
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Ua Pou is the third-largest island of the Marquesas Islands, located within the French overseas territory of French Polynesia. Historically, it was the only major island in the archipelago unified under a single monarch before European contact. The island is famous for its dramatic volcanic pillars and ancient stone platforms.
Statistics
Area
105.00 km²
Population
2,168