Why visit
Bora Bora is the benchmark overwater-bungalow destination. Lagoon snorkeling with sharks and rays, Mount Otemanu behind the hotels, and French Polynesian influence throughout.
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Bora Bora at a glance
City population
11k
Time zone
UTC-10
Pacific/Tahiti
Airport
BOB
Bora Bora Airport (Motu Mute)
Getting around
No public transit; bikes, boats, and resort shuttles
Signature dish
Poisson cru, grilled mahi-mahi, po'e
Neighborhoods for travelers
VaitapeMatira PointAnauMotu islets
France at a glance
Country center
46.0°, 2.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
551,695 km²
213,011 mi²
Country population
64.8 million
117/km²
Subregion
Western Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+33
Language
French
Demonym
French
Internet
.fr
UN
Member state
ISO code
FR / FRA
Where in the world
46.0° - 2.0°
France
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Did you know
- Bora Bora's lagoon is circled by a barrier reef and motus (small islets), creating the turquoise water visible in every postcard.
- The island is topped by two extinct volcanic peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu (727 m).
- Overwater bungalows were invented in Bora Bora in 1967 by three Americans at Hotel Bora Bora, now replicated worldwide.
- France is the most-visited country in the world: around 90 million tourists annually.
- The Eiffel Tower was meant to be temporary: built for the 1889 World's Fair and only kept because it made a good radio antenna.
Bordering France
Traveler notes
- Lagoon tour with shark + ray feeding
- Mount Otemanu viewpoint hike
- Combine with Moorea for 2-island trip
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Bora Bora
What currency is used in Bora Bora?
Bora Bora uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in France?
The primary language is French.
What is the international calling code for France?
The calling code is +33.
What airport serves Bora Bora?
Bora Bora Airport (Motu Mute) (IATA: BOB).
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