Tupai

In today's world, Tupai has acquired great relevance in various aspects of daily life. Whether in the work, social, cultural or technological field, Tupai has become a topic of interest for many people. Its impact has been so significant that it has generated numerous debates and conflicting opinions in society. In this article, we will explore different facets of Tupai and analyze its influence in different contexts. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we will seek to better understand the importance and consequences of Tupai in the contemporary world.

Not to be confused with Tupaia (genus), a genus of treeshrews named after the Malay word for treeshrew, 'tupai'.
For people named Tupai, see Tupai (surname).
Tūpai
NASA picture of Tūpai
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
ArchipelagoSociety Islands
Area11 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Administration
Overseas collectivityFrench Polynesia
Administrative subdivisionLeeward Islands
CommuneBora-Bora
Demographics
Population0 (permanent)

Tūpai (Tahitian: Tūpai), also called Motu Iti, is a low-lying atoll in the Society Islands, French Polynesia. It lies 19 km to the north of Bora Bora and belongs to the western Leeward Islands (French: Îles Sous-le-vent). This small atoll is only 11 km2 in size. Its broad coral reef encloses a shallow sandy lagoon. There are almost continuous long wooded motus on Tūpai's reef. Tūpai has no permanent residents apart from some workers in its coconut plantations. A private airfield was inaugurated on Tūpai in 2001, and its use is restricted.

Administration

The atoll of Tūpai belongs administratively to the commune of Bora Bora.

In 1926 the island was considered for settling a small community of Slovak colonists but was later dropped in favor of the Marquesas Islands[citation needed]

16°17′S 151°50′W / 16.283°S 151.833°W / -16.283; -151.833


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