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Manihi Atoll

French Polynesia / Tuamotu-Gambier / Manihi /
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Manihi, or Paeua, is a coral atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, part of French Polynesia. The total population is 685 inhabitants. The lagoon is well-known among snorkelers for its beautiful and diverse marine fauna, including, among other species, the manta ray. There is only one pass to enter the lagoon, located close to the atoll's southern end. It is known as Passe de Tairapa. The chief village is Paeua. Another important village, Turipaoa, is located in the south-western part of the atoll, and is home to about 400 inhabitants.
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Coordinates:   14°23'53"S   145°57'25"W
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