Maupihaa
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Maupihaa is an atoll in the Leeward group of the Society Islands. The atoll is roughly 8 km in length and contains a lagoon that is up to 40 m in depth and is surrounded by submerged reefs on three sides[1]. The outer reefs are continuous except for a small passage on the western side of the atoll. The eastern side consists of a narrow, thickly vegetated, islet (Motu Maupihaa) and a number of smaller islets bring the total land area of Maupihaa to 2.6 km². The only village on the atoll is located on Motu Maupihaa and as of 1985, the population consisted of just 10 people[2].
The atoll was discovered by Samuel Wallis in 1767, along with its neighboring atoll Fenua Ura and Motu One. In 1917, the island was leased to a Papeete company, with three employees making copra, and raising pigs and chickens and collecting turtles. It was later leased to another copra company and entirely planted to coconut palms. Archaeological remains and fish hooks have been found.
[edit] Alternate names
- Mopelia
- Maupelia
- Mopihaa
- Maupihoa
- Mapetia
- Lord Howe Island
[edit] References
- ^ Society Islands - Maupihaa. oceandots.com (2007-01-14).
- ^ Living Archipelagos - Proposed Sites. livingarchipelagos.org (2007-01-14).
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| Polynesia | Society Islands - French Polynesia |  |
|---|---|---|
| Windwards: Maiao | Mehetia | Moorea | Tahiti | Tetiaroa | ||
| Leewards: Bora Bora | Huahine | Manuae | Maupihaa | Maupiti | Motu One | Raiatea | Tahaa | Tupai | ||
| Archipelagoes: Australs | Bass | Gambiers | Marquesas | Societies | Tuamotus | ||
