Marquesas Islands Map

One of the most secluded in the hemisphere, the group of Marquesas Islands is about 852 northeastern of Tahiti and about 3,000 nautical leagues from the western seaboard of Mexico, the closest continent's landmass.

One of the most secluded in the hemisphere, the group of Marquesas Islands is about 852 northeastern of Tahiti and about 3,000 nautical leagues from the western seaboard of Mexico, the closest continent's landmass. The Marquesas, with a total area of 405 square metres, are one of the biggest groups of islands in Polynesia, initially explored by galleon navies on their way to Manila.

After Tahiti, Nuku Hiva is the second biggest isle in the whole area. Except Motu One, all the Marquesas islets are of vulcanic origins. Contrary to the general idea of luxuriant exotic flora, the Marquesas are remarkable arid isles. For this reason, the archipelago is frequently exposed to droughts and only those that are highest in the sky (usually over 750 m above sealevel ) have good rainfall.

It is believed that the Marquesas Islands were built from a centre of the ascending mage, the Marquesas-Hotpot.

Maps - Ua Pou Island (Ua Pu Island), Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, France

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