Mangareva
Mangareva is the largest island of the Gambier Islands, a volcanic group in French Polynesia. It lies in the southern Pacific Ocean as part of the Tuamotu-Gambier archipelago. The island features a central volcanic core surrounded by a broad coral reef and a large, sheltered lagoon. The western coast is where the town of Rikitea is located, serving as the administrative and cultural center of the island. The population is concentrated there, with smaller settlements around the coastline.
The Mangarevan language, a member of the Eastern Polynesian subgroup, is traditionally spoken on the island
Economy and administration: The local economy relies on subsistence farming, fishing, and small-scale tourism; coconuts and