what country is bora bora in

Bora Bora is an island group located in the Leeward Islands, which are part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is a French overseas territory and is not part of the European Union, and is administered by a local government. The island is located about 230 kilometers northwest of Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia. Bora Bora has a total land area of 30.55 square kilometers and is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. The island is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts. The main settlement, Vaitape, is on the western side of the main island, opposite the main channel leading into the lagoon.