Kaukura
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Kaukura or Kaheko[1] is an atoll in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia, Script error: No such module "convert". long and Script error: No such module "convert". wide. It is in the western area of the archipelago, Script error: No such module "convert". southeast of Rangiroa. The closest land is Apataki Atoll, Script error: No such module "convert". to the northeast.
Kaukura Atoll is elongated, with a length of Script error: No such module "convert". and a maximum width of Script error: No such module "convert".. The northern reef rim is narrow, while the southern is broad. There are two groups of 65 islets. The surface of Kaukura's lagoon is Script error: No such module "convert". and the land area Script error: No such module "convert".. It has only one navigable pass cutting through the reef.
The most important island is Motu Panao, in the atoll's northwest. Kaukura has 475 inhabitants since 2012[update]Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".; the main village is Raitahiti.
Geographically Kaukura belongs to the Palliser Islands (Îles Palliser) subgroup of the Tuamotus.
History
The first recorded European to arrive to Kaukura was Dutch Navigator Jakob Roggeveen on his expedition for the Dutch West India Company to seek Terra Australis in 1722.[2]
Formerly, fishing was the main occupation of Kaukura's islanders. But presently, tourism has replaced the traditional activities as a source of income.[3]
There is a small airport at Kaukura which was opened in 1994.[4]
Administration
Kaukura belongs to the commune of Arutua. The commune of Arutua consists of Arutua, as well as the atolls of Apataki and Kaukura.
See also
References
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