French Polynesia scatters 118 islands across an ocean area the size of western Europe. Tahitian pearls, grown in its lagoons, are among the few naturally dark pearls in the world.

Administrative divisions of French Polynesia map

020 km (12 mi)40 km (25 mi)60 km (37 mi)80 km (50 mi)

Height

0 m (0 ft), 60 m (197 ft), 150 m (492 ft), 300 m (984 ft), 500 m (1640 ft), 750 m (2460 ft), 1000 m (3280 ft), 1500 m (4920 ft), Max altitude 1782 m (5850 ft)

Sea depth

0 m (0 ft), 150 m (492 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 1800 m (5910 ft), 3200 m (10500 ft), deeper than 5200 m (17060 ft)

Height from west to east in French Polynesia

Height from south to north in French Polynesia

1South Pacific Ocean0 m

Population of French Polynesia, 1960–2025

The World Bank: Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL): United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices

Administrative divisions of French Polynesia map

Where in the world is French Polynesia located?