Nuku Hiva
Island in the Pacific Ocean
Nuku Hiva is the largest of the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. It was formerly also known as Île Marchand and Madison Island.
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Island group: Marquesas Islands
Area: 130.9 mi²
Coordinates: 8°52′S 140°08′W / 8.867°S 140.133°W
Highest elevation: 1,224 m (4016 ft)
Highest point: Tekao
Location: South Pacific Ocean
Overseas country: French Polynesia