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Nuku Hiva
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This beautiful volcanic island, whose highest point exceeds 1,200 m, is the capital of the Marquesas. In addition to a still-very-present local culture, it offers visitors stunning landscapes with tall waterfalls, trekking and diving opportunities, and various traces of its past.
Overview of Nuku Hiva
This beautiful volcanic island, whose highest point exceeds 1,200 m, is the capital of the Marquesas. In addition to a still-very-present local culture, it offers visitors stunning landscapes with tall waterfalls, trekking and diving opportunities, and various traces of its past.
Key facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Population: 2,660 inhabitants (2007).
- Area: 339 km².
- Density: 7.8 inhabitants / km².
- Highest point: 1,224 m.
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- Website: https://www.airtahiti.fr/nuku-hiva