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French Polynesia, Oceania

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 19 May 2025.

Papeete, capital city of French Polynesia

Image of Papeete, capital city of French Polynesia

French Polynesia is a Semi-autonomous French territory advancing pearl farming, marine research, and renewable microgrids while safeguarding its extensive coral atolls.
French Polynesia in one word would be “Tahiti,” meaning tropical island.

French Polynesia Flag

Flag of French Polynesia

French Polynesia armorial

armorial of French Polynesia

French Polynesia is a country located in the Polynesia sub‑region of the Oceania continent.

Easy learning about French Polynesia

The capital city of French Polynesia is Papeete.

French Polynesia is located in Polynesia
Oceania Continent
Overseas territory of France
French Polynesia has a population of 281,118 inhabitants
within a total area of 4,167 Km2
(2,589 sq mi)
(2023 UN data)
French Polynesia ’s LGBTI legal status Same-sex sexual acts are Legal
(2025 ILGA data)
Latitude & Longitude 15° 00' S, 140° 00' W
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French Polynesia ClimateIle 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 religionProtestant,
Second most predominant religionRoman Catholic
Currency name & code Franc (XPF)
Internet ccTLD.pf
French Polynesia calling code+689

French Polynesia administrative divisions

5 administrative subdivisions (subdivisions administratives administrative)

    1. Iles Australes (Austral Islands),
    2. Iles du Vent (Windward Islands),
    3. Iles Marquises (Marquesas Islands),
    4. Iles Sous-le-Vent (Leeward Islands),
    5. 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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