French Polynesia
Population
270,485 peopleCapital
PapeeteCurrency
FrancMap of French Polynesia
Area in square kilometers
4,167 km2 The island groups that make up French Polynesia were not officially
united until the establishment of the French protectorate in 1889. The
first of these islands to be settled by indigenous Polynesians were
the Marquesas Islands in AD 300 and the Society Islands in AD 800.
1977, French Polynesia was granted partial internal autonomy; in 1984,
the autonomy was extended. French Polynesia became a full overseas
collectivity of France in 2004.
Politics of French Polynesia takes place in a framework of a
parliamentary representative democratic French overseas collectivity,
whereby the President of French Polynesia is the head of government,
and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the
government.
French Polynesia comprises 130 islands in
five archipelagoes: the Society Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the
Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands, and the Austral Islands.
Tahiti, in the Society group, is the largest island.
French Polynesia is governed under the 1958 French constitution. The
president of France, represented by the High Commissioner of the
Republic, is the head of state.
some parts of French Polynesia in the 1960s, meeting with widespread
local opposition; a series of six tests in 1995-96 was declared by
France to be the last.
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COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: French Polynesia is a French overseas territory
located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of several
groups of islands, the largest and most populated of which is Tahiti.
Consular Agent in French Polynesia who can provide
assistance. To contact the U.S. Consular Agent, call (689) 42 65 35 or
fax (689) 50 80 96. The U.S. Consular Agency is located at Centre
Tamanu Iti, 1er etage, Punaauia, B.P. 381616, 98711 Paea, Polynesie
Francaise.
French Polynesia (Polynésie française) is a set of islands that is an
overseas country attached to France. Located in the South Pacific
Ocean, it is halfway between California and Australia.
Makatea in French Polynesia is one of the three great phosphate rock
islands in the Pacific Ocean - the others are Banaba (Ocean Island) in
Kiribati and Nauru.
French Polynesia has a very remote position in the South Pacific
Ocean, so unless you are already there, flying is the only option.
There are cruiseships and cargo ships travelling from Hawaii or New
Zealand but none on a regular schedule.
French Polynesia is more than just some souped up, sexy honeymoon
destination, however. Those seeking something stronger than a pina
colada in the sand will find salvation never more than a boat ride
away.
movie, French Polynesia tempts you to dream your wildest of fantasies
right into punch-drunk reality.
French Polynesia comprises five main island groups - the Society
Islands, the Tuamotus, the Marquesas, the Australs and the Gambier
Archipelago. Tahiti is in the Society Islands.
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French Polynesia consists of about 130 islands organised into six
island groups. The islands are scattered over 2.5 million km² of
ocean, with a total land area of only 4,167 km².
There are a combination of rugged high islands and low reef islands.
The French Polynesian island groups do not share a common history
before the establishment of the French protectorate in 1889. The first
French Polynesian islands to be settled by Polynesians were the
Marquesas Islands in AD 300 and the Society Islands in AD 800.
Political life in French Polynesia has been marked by great
instability since the mid-2000s.
Assembly of French Polynesia on 31 August after the longtime former
president of French Polynesia, Gaston Flosse, hitherto opposed to
independence, sided with his long ennemy Oscar Temaru to topple the
government of Gaston Tong Sang.
island, a visit to French Polynesia is not complete without a visit to
this exciting island.
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a small portion of the resorts in French Polynesia that we offer.
French Polynesia, or as it is known in Tahitian language, Porinetia
Farani, is a French "overseas country" in the southern Pacific Ocean.
French Polynesia is an archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean,
about half way between South America and Australia.
French Polynesia has a tropical but moderate climate, with an average
temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius).
politician who has been President of French Polynesia on four
separate occasions. He is currently a member of the Senate of
France.
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President of French Polynesia from April of 2008 until February of
2009 and from 2006 until 2007; he is currently the Mayor of
Bora-Bora.
French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the South
Pacific.
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French Polynesia's autonomy has been considerably expanded.
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French Polynesia is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in
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Travel destination French Polynesia, this page is about many aspects
of French Polynesia with its best known island Tahiti. Here you will
find comprehensive information about French Polynesia in its
diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment,
government and history.
French Polynesia a collection of 118 islands covers a vast area of the
southeastern Pacific Ocean, just about the size of Europe.
The Presidency of the French Polynesian Government (in French).
Diplomatic Missions
Directory of French representations abroad (in French)
List of French diplomatic missions around the world.
Foreign Embassies and Consulates in France
Address list of Diplomatic Missions accredited in France.
French Polynesia telephone code 689 is
dialed after the IDD. French Polynesia international dialing 689 is
followed by an area code.
The French Polynesia area code table below shows the various city
codes for French Polynesia.
French Polynesia Population
287,032 (179 of 237)
French Polynesia Area, Sq. Km.
named French Polynesia City Codes on this page. You can also find the
French Polynesia international code, or ISO. French Polynesia
telephone codes vary from other countries. This page is specifically
international dialling codes French Polynesia.
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step off your flight to French Polynesia, you may feel like you’ve
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enticing attitude, and the gorgeous landscape to match.
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Presentation of French Polynesia
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French Polynesia (245,405 inhabitants in 2002) is an "overseas country
within the French Republic" (Pays d'Outre-Mer au sein de la République),
French Polynesia is made of the Winward Islands, Leeward Islands,
Tuamotu Islands, Gambier Islands, Marquesas Islands and Austral
Islands, as well as of the adjacent maritime areas.
The capital of the overseas territory of French Polynesia, a port on
the northwest coast of Tahiti in the Society Islands of the southern
Pacific Ocean. It is a commercial and tourist center. Population:
26,200.
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beaches, waterfalls and lagoons – the landscape of French Polynesia is
as varied as the people are charming. Welcome to the “Islands Beyond
the Ordinary” – Mecca for holidaymakers, Eden for honeymooners.
French Polynesia is made up of five main archipelagos of 118 islands
and atolls that lie spread out for more that 4 million sq km in the
South Pacific, south of the equator.
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