The northwestern portion is known as Tahiti Nui ("big Tahiti"), while the much smaller southeastern portion is known as Tahiti Iti ("small Tahiti") or Taiarapū. Tahiti Nui is heavily populated along the coast, especially around the capital, Papeete.
The northwestern portion is known as Tahiti Nui ("big Tahiti") while the much smaller southeastern portion is known as Tahiti Iti ("small Tahiti") or Taiarapū. Tahiti Nui is heavily populated along the coast, especially around the capital, Papeete.