Windward Islands (Society Islands)
The Windward Islands are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. These islands were also previously named the Georgian Islands in honor of King George III of the United Kingdom.Geography
The archipelago comprises an administrative division of French Polynesia, and includes the following islands:
- Tahiti
- Moorea
- Mehetia
- Tetiaroa
- Maiao
The capital of the administrative district is Papeete on the island of Tahiti. Tahiti, Moorea, and Mehetia are high islands. Tetiaroa and Maiao are coral atolls.Culture
The majority of the population speaks French and Tahitian.Administrative
Administratively, the Windward Islands form the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, one of French Polynesia's five administrative subdivisions. Geographically, the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands is identical with the electoral district of the Windward Islands, one of French Polynesia's 6 electoral districts for the Assembly of French Polynesia.
