Where are the Marquesas Islands located?
Q: Where are the Marquesas Islands located?
A: The Marquesas Islands are located south of the Equator, about 1.600 km northeast of Tahiti in the Pacific Ocean.
Q: How many people lived on the Marquesas Islands in 2012?
A: 9264 people lived on the Marquesas Islands in 2012.
Q: How many islands make up the Marquesas?
A: The Marquesas consist of fourteen bigger islands and a number of smaller ones.
Q: Into what two groups are the Marquesas commonly split?
A: The Marquesas are commonly split into two groups: a northern one with the main islands Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou and Ua Huka, and a southern one, made of Hiva Oa, Tahuata and Fatu Hiva.
Q: What is the climate like on the Marquesas Islands?
A: The climate is hot, with an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade, and there is a lot of rainfall.
Q: What kind of vegetation grows on many islands in the Marquesas?
A: Tropical rainforest grows on many islands in the Marquesas.
Q: What is the total land area of the Marquesas Islands?
A: The total land area of the Marquesas Islands is 1274 km².
