Hiva Oa

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Hiva Oa's Ta'a Oa Bay from the road between Atuona and Puamau.

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From South Marquesan [Term?], meaning long ridgepole.

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Hiva Oa

  1. The second largest island in the Marquesas, final resting place of w:Paul Gauguin and w:Jacques Brel, home of many tikis.

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