Raraka
Raraka is an atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia. It is located in the northeast part of the archipelago, approximately 135 kilometers (84 miles) east of Faaite and 670 kilometers (416 miles) east of Tahiti. The atoll is roughly oval in shape, measuring about 14 kilometers (9 miles) in length and 9 kilometers (6 miles) in width. Its lagoon, which is about 75 square kilometers (29 square miles) in area, is relatively shallow and dotted with numerous coral islets.
The population of Raraka is small, with a few hundred inhabitants, primarily living in the village of
Raraka is historically known for its rich pearl oyster beds. Like many atolls in the Tuamotus, it