Tahiti

[ tuh-hee-tee, tah- ]

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noun

the principal island of the Society Islands, in the southern Pacific. 402 sq. mi. (1,041 sq. km). : Papeete.

Tahiti

/ ��əˈ��ː��ɪ /

noun

an island in the S Pacific, in the Windward group of the Society Islands: the largest and most important island in French Polynesia; became a French protectorate in 1842 and a colony in 1880. Capital: Papeete. Pop: 169 674 (2002). Area: 1005 sq km (388 sq miles)

Tahiti

Largest island of French Polynesia , located in the south Pacific Ocean .

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Notes

Attracted by the Polynesian culture and spectacular climate and scenery, both Paul Gauguin and Robert Louis Stevenson lived in Tahiti and expressed its romantic allure through their works.

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There was only one road into and out of the park: Tahiti Avenue, which leads to Pacific Coast Highway.

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Records show that medals were distributed to locals in more than 30 locations that Captain Cook and his crews visited across the pacific, including Tahiti, Easter Island and New Zealand.

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He postponed all ongoing projects, canceled his scheduled appearances and flew to Tahiti.

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The former West Brom and Leeds forward also has a goal for New Zealand this term, in a 3-0 win over Tahiti.

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Jost “had a great time, and everyone was thrilled with his coverage from Tahiti,” a source familiar with NBC’s Olympics coverage said in a statement.

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