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Ahurei Bay

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).

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The culture and lifestyle of the Rapans is described in the bookRapan Lifeways(1970), by F. Allan Hanson.

Settlements

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  • 1Haurei.The main population center, located on Haurei Bay.Ha'ureiis also known asAhurei

Get in

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Get around

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The roads consist of mostly dirt and the weather is for the most, tropical.

See

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Archeological sites

  • Morongo Uta,which was developed c. 1450–1550 AD

Do

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Rapa is home to theTahitian Choirin which one third of the island's population sing traditional songs.

Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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Mount Tautautu

Stay safe

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