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world?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/bora-bora\/bora-bora-get-name\/#what-is-the-cleanest-lake-in-the-world\" title=\"What is the cleanest lake in the world?\">What is the cleanest lake in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/bora-bora\/bora-bora-get-name\/#what-is-the-dirtiest-lake-in-the-world\" title=\"What is the dirtiest lake in the world?\">What is the dirtiest lake in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/bora-bora\/bora-bora-get-name\/#what-lake-has-the-purest-drinking-water\" title=\"What lake has the purest drinking water?\">What lake has the purest drinking water?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-bora-bora-named-after\"><\/span>What is Bora Bora named after?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Formerly called Vavau, this island has been named by the explorer James Cook Bora Bora meaning \u00ab First born \u00bb. The famous English navigator was referring to a legend which says that Ta&#39;aroa, the creator of the universe, created this island immediately after Raiatea.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-the-word-bora-bora-mean\"><\/span>What does the word Bora Bora mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\/ (\u02c8b\u0254\u02d0r\u0259 \u02c8b\u0254\u02d0r\u0259) \/ noun. an island in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia, in the Society Islands: one of the Leeward Islands.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-bora-bora-called-french-polynesia\"><\/span>Why is Bora Bora called French Polynesia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bora Bora (French: Bora-Bora; Tahitian: Pora Pora) is an island group in the Leeward Islands. The Leeward Islands comprise the western part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, which is an overseas collectivity of the French Republic in the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-bora-bora-so-famous\"><\/span>Why is Bora Bora so famous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bora Bora is world-famous for its iconic volcanic views, incredible turquoise lagoon, pristine white sandy beaches, and luxurious overwater resorts on islets that provide beautiful views of the beautiful surroundings. This island paradise is on the bucket list of many who wish to visit during their lifetime.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-bora-bora-so-blue\"><\/span>Why is Bora Bora so blue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The delightful illusion is created by the interplay of light, water and the brilliant white-sand, which carpets the depths of the lagoon. The best way to really experience these gemlike shades of blue is by crossing Bora Bora&#39;s lagoon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-3-interesting-facts-about-bora-bora\"><\/span>What are 3 interesting facts about Bora Bora?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bora Bora Island History Facts<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-language-do-they-speak-in-bora-bora\"><\/span>What language do they speak in Bora Bora?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main languages in Bora Bora are French and Tahitian, but you&#39;ll find that many people also speak English, especially resort employees.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-bora-bora-have-bugs\"><\/span>Does Bora Bora have bugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are NO poisonous snakes or insects in French Polynesia. That&#39;s right. Dangerous land animals do not exist in this tropical paradise. You can take a nap on the beach and the only snake you will encounter will be in your dreams.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-drink-tap-water-in-bora-bora\"><\/span>Can you drink tap water in Bora Bora?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Drinking water: You can drink tap water in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora and in all the international resorts. It is usually fine in family hotels and in the other islands but we recommend that you ask your hosts for confirmation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-poisonous-snakes-in-bora-bora\"><\/span>Are there poisonous snakes in Bora Bora?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are no poisonous insects or snakes on Bora Bora. And while there are no native mammals on the island, it is home to many dogs, cats, sheep, and cows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-makes-bora-bora-water-so-clear\"><\/span>What makes Bora Bora water so clear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Home to a multitude of luxury resorts on stilts above the water, Bora Bora attracts tourists from all over the planet looking to get an eyeful of clear, turquoise waters. The fine white sand surrounding the island accounts heavily for the clarity and color.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-spiders-in-bora-bora\"><\/span>Are there spiders in Bora Bora?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I also love that Bora Bora has no dangerous creatures such as snakes or spiders. I can relax and enjoy the sublime environment, whereas back home I have to watch out for creepy crawlies! By browsing around this \u201cbeen there, loved that\u201d site, you will discover many more top facts about Bora Bora, Pearl of the Pacific.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-sharks-in-bora-bora-waters\"><\/span>Are there sharks in Bora Bora waters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mainly, the sharks in Bora Bora are not dangerous. They live under the green lagoons and are used to the presence of people. The most common type you&#39;ll see is Blacktip reef sharks. They&#39;re not aggressive, so you can easily get close to them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-the-prettiest-water-in-the-world\"><\/span>Where is the prettiest water in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>20 Bluest Waters In the World<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-safest-ocean-in-the-world\"><\/span>What is the safest ocean in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the world&#39;s five oceans, objectively ranked from worst to best according to their Facebook scores.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-ocean-has-blue-water\"><\/span>What ocean has blue water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Caribbean sea is so clear and blue because has little presence of plankton \u2013 or other substances \u2013 and it&#39;s relatively shallow so most of the light is reflected. As a result, we see beautiful clear blue water. Water gets its color from the interaction of sunlight with water and the substances in the water.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-cleanest-body-of-water-in-the-world\"><\/span>What is the cleanest body of water in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Crater Lake, United States The 1,943ft-deep Crater Lake, located in Oregon, was formed 7,700 years ago when the volcano Mount Mazama collapsed after a huge eruption, and according to the US National Park Service, it may be the cleanest large body of water in the world.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-country-has-no-water-problem\"><\/span>Which country has no water problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These Countries Are the Most at Risk From a Water Crisis<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-country-has-the-most-drinking-water\"><\/span>What country has the most drinking water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Brazil<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-bluest-river-in-the-world\"><\/span>What is the bluest river in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Blue River, Greenland Each year the river has a different shape, but it is always stunning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-river-flows-uphill\"><\/span>What river flows uphill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Antarctica river There&#39;s a river that flows uphill beneath one of Antarctica&#39;s ice sheets, according to Robin Bell, a professor of geophysics at Columbia University&#39;s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in New York.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-is-the-cleanest-river-in-the-world\"><\/span>Which is the cleanest river in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Thames River, London The Thames River in London tops the chart of the cleanest river in the world.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-cleanest-lake-in-the-world\"><\/span>What is the cleanest lake in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Blue Lake<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-dirtiest-lake-in-the-world\"><\/span>What is the dirtiest lake in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lake Karachay<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-lake-has-the-purest-drinking-water\"><\/span>What lake has the purest drinking water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Blue Lake. Located in the top half of New Zealand&#39;s South Island, Blue Lake is said to be the clearest lake in the world. Its waters are fed by another lake that sits above its height of 1,200 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Bora Bora named after? Formerly called Vavau, this island has been named by the explorer James Cook Bora Bora meaning \u00ab First born \u00bb. The famous English navigator was referring to a legend which says that Ta&#39;aroa, the creator of the universe, created this island immediately after Raiatea. 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