French Polynesia is a French overseas collectivity in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being Tahiti in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory (Papeete).
Although not an integral part of its territory, Clipperton Island was administered from French Polynesia until 2007.
Other Information
- History of French Polynesia
- Geography of French Polynesia
- Economy of French Polynesia
- Demographics of French Polynesia
- Politics of French Polynesia
- Administrative divisions of French Polynesia
- Languages in French Polynesia
- Religions in French Polynesia
- Transportation in French Polynesia
- Famous people of French Polynesia
- Music of French Polynesia
- Miscellaneous topics regarding French Polynesia
Facts
- Capital : Papeete
- Largest City : Faaa
- Coordinates : 17°34′S 149°36′W / 17.567°S 149.6°W / -17.567; -149.6
- Official languages : French
- Ethnic groups (in 1988, last ethnic census) : 66.5% unmixed Polynesians; 7.1% Polynesians with light European and/or East Asian mixing; 11.9% Europeans (mostly French); 9.3% Demis (mixed European and Polynesian descent); 4.7% East Asians (mostly Chinese)
- Demonym : French Polynesian
- Motto : “Tahiti Nui Mare’are’a”, “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité”
- Anthem : La Marseillaise
- Overseas collectivity of France
- Protectorate : 1842
- Overseas territory : 1946
- Overseas collectivity : 2004 - Area
- Total : 4,167 km2 (173rd), 1,609 sq mi
- Water (%) : 12 - Population
- Jan. 1, 2009 estimate : 264,000 (177th)
- Aug. 2007 census : 259,596 (177th)
- Density : 63/km2 (130th), 163.2/sq mi - GDP (nominal) : 2006 estimate
- Total : US$5.65 billion (not ranked)
- Per capita : US$21,999 (not ranked) - HDI (n/a) : n/a (n/a) (n/a)
- Currency : CFP franc (XPF)
- Time zone : (UTC-10)
- Internet TLD : .pf
- Calling code : +689
Politics
- Government : Dependent territory
- President of France : Nicolas Sarkozy
- President of French Polynesia : Gaston Tong Sang
- High Commissioner : Adolphe Colrat
Links
- Government of French Polynesia
- Presidency of French Polynesia
- Administrative Subdivisions of French Polynesia
- French Polynesia entry at The World Factbook
- French Polynesia at UCB Libraries GovPubs
- French Polynesia at the Open Directory Project
- Wikimedia Atlas of French Polynesia
- Official Tourism Website
- French Polynesia travel guide from Wikitravel
- Travel Guide
- South Seas island guide
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