THE COUNTRY
The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In 1966, the French Government began testing nuclear weapons on the uninhabited Mururoa Atoll.
In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing after a three-year moratorium. The tests were halted in January 1996. In recent years, French Polynesia's autonomy has been considerably expanded.
- Bora Bora (includes Mount Otemanu);
- Rangiroa (includes Ile aux Recifs);
- Maupiti (includes Tereia Beach);
- Moorea (includes Magic Mountain);
- Tuamotu Islands
- Private Jets, Helicopters and Airliners
- Finest Onboard Catering
- Ground Transport and Yachts
- Luxury Villa & House Rentals
- Local Guide & 24/7 Assistance
- Customized Global Services
TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalPapeete
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Time ZoneUTC -10
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Telephone Code689
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Total Area4 167 Km2
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Population299 356
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Main LanguagesFrench, Polynesian
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CurrencyComptoirs Francais du Pacifique francs (XPF)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 17000
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Airports54
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Heliports1
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tropical, but moderate
Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French 6%, metropolitan French 4%
Tahitians tend to dress up when dining out.
Poisson cru — raw tuna marinated in lime juice and coconut milk and served with various vegetables; often, fresh coconut meat is wrapped in cloth, and the milky juice is then squeezed over the fish and vegetables
Small, territorial-island tourism-based economy; large French financing; lower EU import duties; Pacific Islands Forum member; fairly resilient from COVID-19; oil-dependent infrastructure
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Location
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French Polynesia
