Palliser Islands

Palliser Islands

The Palliser Islands are a subgroup of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. They are located in the northwest of the main group of atolls.

The group includes:
*Apataki
*Aratika
*Arutua
*Fakarava
*Kaukura
*Mataiva
*Rangiroa
*Makatea
*Tikehau
*Toau

Administration

*Administratively Apataki and Kaukura atolls belong to the commune of Arutua, with a total population of 1624 inhabitants (2002).
*Toau, Aratika, Kauehi, Niau, Raraka and Taiaro, belong to the commune of Fakarava. The total population is of 1511 inhabitants.
*The commune of Rangiroa consists of 3 atolls: Rangiroa itself, Tikehau and Mataiva, and a separate island (Makatea). The total population is of 1871 inhabitants.

History

The Palliser Islands were named "Palliser's Isles" in honour of Admiral Sir Hugh Palliser, by Captain James Cook, who was the first European to sight them, on 19 April and 20 April, 1774.



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