Description:
The Hiva Oa name means 'the great island.' The island is located in the Marquesas Islands group in the South Pacific Ocean. The island was first discovered by Europeans in the early 17th century. The island was first settled by Polynesian people in the early 18th century. The island was annexed by France in 1892. The island became a French colony in 1888. The island was divided into two parts in 1898. The island was united in 1970. The island's population is approximately 100,000. The island's culture is based on the Polynesian tradition. The island's customs are based on the traditional beliefs of the island's people. The island's variations include the Hiva Oa dialect.
