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Rapais a remote atoll in theAustral IslandsofFrench Polynesiawith a population of about 500. It is also known asRapa ItiorOparo.It is not to be confused with Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
Map of Rapa
Understand
[edit]The culture and lifestyle of the Rapans is described in the bookRapan Lifeways(1970), by F. Allan Hanson.
Settlements
[edit]- 1Haurei.The main population center, located on Haurei Bay.Ha'ureiis also known asAhurei
Get in
[edit]Get around
[edit]The roads consist of mostly dirt and the weather is for the most, tropical.
See
[edit]Archeological sites
- Morongo Uta,which was developed c. 1450–1550 AD
Do
[edit]Rapa is home to theTahitian Choirin which one third of the island's population sing traditional songs.
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Sleep
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