Maiao

Maiao, also rendered as Maiao in languages other than Tahitian, is an island formation located southwest of Moorea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.

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Islands.name: Maiao
Islands.image_name: File:Iss065e156801.jpg
Islands.image_caption: NASA picture of Maiao
Islands.map_image: Karta FP Societe isl.PNG
Islands.native_name: Maiao
Islands.native_name_link: Tahitian language
Islands.location: Pacific Ocean
Islands.archipelago: Society Islands
Islands.total_islands: 2
Islands.major_islands: Maiao
Islands.area_km2: 8.8
Islands.elevation_m: 154
Islands.country

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Maiao, also rendered as Maiao in languages other than Tahitian, is an island formation located southwest of Moorea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia.

==Geography== The island formation consists of one high island with a peak elevation of 154 meters (505') and a low island (or motu) that winds along the base of the high island. The formation encloses two hypersaline lagoons called Roto Iti and Roto Rahi. The island also has a lagoon at its edge. All lagoons are connected through narrow channels. The island is home to 343 people (2022 census).