French Polynesia, Oceania
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Image of Papeete, capital city of French Polynesia
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French Polynesia is a country located in the Polynesia sub‑region of the Oceania continent.
Easy learning about French Polynesia | |
| French Polynesia is located in | Polynesia Oceania Continent |
| Overseas territory of | France |
| French Polynesia has a population of | 281,118 inhabitants (2023 UN data) Inhabitants of French Polynesia are called French Polynesians |
| The country’s total area is | 4,167 Km2 ( 2,589 sq mi) |
| French Polynesia ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 15° 00' S, 140° 00' W Open in Google Maps |
| French Polynesia Capital city | Papeete |
| French Polynesia Climate | Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul: oceanic with persistent westerly winds and high humidity; Iles Crozet: windy, cold, wet, and cloudy; Iles Kerguelen: oceanic, cold, overcast, windy; Iles Eparses: tropical |
| Most predominant religion | Protestant, |
| Second most predominant religion | Roman Catholic |
| Currency name & code | Franc (XPF) |
| Internet ccTLD | .pf |
| French Polynesia calling code | +689 |
French Polynesia administrative divisions
5 administrative subdivisions (subdivisions administratives administrative)
- Iles Australes (Austral Islands),
- Iles du Vent (Windward Islands),
- Iles Marquises (Marquesas Islands),
- Iles Sous-le-Vent (Leeward Islands),
- Iles Tuamotu-Gambier
note - the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands together make up the Society Islands (Iles de la Société)
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