Tuamotu Archipelago

This article, like all previous ones, is devoted to another interesting and probably beautiful place of our planet, namely the Tuamotu Archipelago. Last is the largest chain of atolls on the Planet. As for the location of the archipelago, it is French Polynesia, by the way, covers an area commensurate with an area of ​​Western Europe!


Tuamotu - the largest Polynesian archipelago consisting of 76 atolls and five islands. Initially, these islands were inhabited by Polynesians. It is interesting that in the 47 islands and atolls of this beautiful archipelago for vessels not even the slightest approach, only narrow and incredibly dangerous passages. Perhaps it would be fairer to express this: the narrow passages dangerous, horrible navigation schemes, unpredictable flows, as well as sudden storm. That is why it happened just an incredible amount of shipwrecks ...



Although the area of ​​the Tuamotu Archipelago and incredibly extensive, and the land area is only 885 square km. Almost all of the island is covered with coconut palms, they are sparsely populated and there is a shortage of fresh water. With regard to the total population, then the territory of all the islands is home to no more than 15 000 people.
It is worth noting that in the Tuamotu virtually no fertile soil, so the vegetation is sparse. Thus coconut palm on the archipelago is of great economic importance. Local residents in food mainly eat vegetables, fruits and fish.



If we talk about the animal world, in these islands is dominated by birds, lizards and insects. But it is also home to about 57 species of birds, 13 of which are on the verge of extinction, and 10 are unique. But the underwater world Tuamotu incredibly rich and varied. Tuamotu considered one of the best places in the world for diving, and all thanks to the beautiful underwater reefs.



It should be noted that each of the islands of this archipelago securely surround the small size of the lagoon, which is rich in fish. By the way, some of the fish are very poisonous and no less dangerous, so the need to dive here pridelnyh caution. Interestingly, the locals are very common centenarians allegedly secret lies in their diet, which consists of coconut, fish and pandan.



One of the attractions of the Tuamotu Archipelago are the pearl farm that grows real pearls. Local excursions dedicate anyone who wants all the subtleties of this process. Today, pearls are grown on farms, therefore, for him to dive, there is no need even the slightest. However, it is worth noting that residents have long been famous Tuamotu more excellent skills swimmers, and they can dive to 30 feet of water with only one mask and at the same time to collect there pearls!



If we talk about climate Tuamotu Archipelago, it is characterized as tropical, warm no apparent seasonality. The average annual temperature of this archipelago - 26 degrees Celsius. Alas, the water sources are not available on the islands, so the only source - drain rainwater.

Crazy insulation Islands Tuamotu literally crazy, only 26 of them can be reached by air, with only 2 hotels there. However, where the locals eat, you can always stop.

Tuamotu Archipelago - incredibly beautiful and unique places of our planet, the local scenery drunken head and charged with energy. We wish you in the near future to visit this piece of paradise!