Bora Bora is a small volcanic island located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Leeward Islands in the Society Islands archipelago of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France. The island lies about 230 kilometers (approximately 160-265 miles) northwest of Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia. Bora Bora is surrounded by a lagoon and a coral barrier reef, with two prominent extinct volcano peaks, Mount Otemanu (727 m) and Mount Pahia, at its center

. The main settlement on Bora Bora is Vaitape, situated on the western side of the island. The island is renowned for its stunning turquoise lagoon, white sandy beaches, and luxury resorts, making it a major international tourist destination