French Polynesia, Oceania
This post was last updated by José of onez on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
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
French Polynesia armorial
French Polynesia is a country located in the Polynesia sub‑region of the Oceania continent.
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)
Easy learning about French Polynesia |
The capital city of French Polynesia is Papeete.
| French Polynesia is located in | Polynesia Oceania Continent Inhabitants of French Polynesia are called French Polynesians |
| 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 Open in Google Maps |
| 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 |
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