| Rangiroa (or Ra'iroa) is the largest atoll
of Tahiti and her Islands and one of the four largest
in the world, with more than
240 motu
(islets). Nowadays, Rangiroa is worldwide famous for its
extraordinary diving opportunities.
The incomparable brilliance and colors of the lagoon from jade-green
to purple, completely overwhelm the visitor who discovers this
long ribbon of islets way out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
The main government buildings are to be found in Avatoru - the
main village - including
the Mayor's Office, the Post Office, the Pearl Industry Research
Center
together with a mother of pearl and pearl culture Crafts Center,
and two churches. The other village of Tiputa has houses ringed
with bleached coral and fenced with flowering hedges.
An 8-mile road links the
two villages and their neighborhoods.
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