Islands of the Company
The Îles of the Company form a Archipel located in the south of the Pacific Ocean, belonging to the French Polynésie. The islands of the Company are divided into two groups: the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands. One speaks the Tahitien there (reo Tahiti).
History
It is James Cook which, in 1769, explores the islands surrounding Tahiti and baptizes the " unit; Archipelago of Société" in homage to the Royal Company of London which financed forwarding.
Windward Islands
Leeward Islands
External bond
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Islands of the Company
- ICA - Site devoted to the audio-visual heritage of Polynesia with many videos, sounds and images