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___ French PolynesiaTravel destination French Polynesia, this page is about many aspects of French Polynesia with its best known island Tahiti. Here you will find comprehensive information about French Polynesia in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from French Polynesia and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for French Polynesia and Tahiti.
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French Polynesia | Territoire de la Polynésie Française |
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 Flag of French Polynesia Background: French Polynesia a collection of 118 islands covers a vast area of the southeastern Pacific Ocean, just about the size of Europe. Divided among five archipelagoes: the volcanic Society Islands, also called the islands under the wind (in the west) and the wind islands (in the east), with the well known island of Tahiti, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands, and the coral Tubuai Islands (Austral Islands). In the time of 1000 B.C. Southeast Asian immmigrants arrived in the Samoan islands and from there they settled the rest of Polynesia. First sparsely contacts with Europeans began in the early 1700s, intensified with the arrival of English missionaries and traders in the 1830s. After a few decades of Franco-British competitions, France establishes its protectorate in 1842. Despite of modern influences the Polynesians could preserve the essential elements of their culture and in particular their language. related countries: France other Polynesian islands: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Pitcairn, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu |
 Official Name: Territoire de la Polynésie Française short form: Polynésie Française int'l long form: Territory of French Polynesia int'l short form: French Polynesia former: French Colony of Oceania. ISO Country Code: pf Time: Local Time = UTC -10h Actual Time: Fri-Feb-3 16:16 Country Calling Code: +689 Capital City: Papeete on the island of Tahiti, Society Islands. Government: Type: parliamentary democratic dependency. Overseas territory of France since 1946. Chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC of France (since 17 May 1995). Geography: Location: Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, south of Hawaii and east of Australia. Area: 4 167 sq km (118 islands and atolls). Terrain: Volcanic rugged high islands and low islands with coral reefs. Climate: Tropical; dry season (May to October), rainy season (November to April). People: Nationality: French Polynesian(s) Population: 260 000. Ethnic groups: Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French 6%, metropolitan French 4% Religions: Protestant 54%, Roman Catholic 30%, other 10%, no religion 6% Languages: Tahitian and French (official) Literacy: 98% Natural resources: Timber, fish, cobalt, pearls, hydropower. Agriculture products: Coconuts, vanilla, vegetables, fruits; poultry, beef, dairy products, coffee. Industries: Tourism, pearls, agricultural processing, handicrafts, phosphates. Exports partners: France 66.3%, Japan 16.1%, USA 9.1% (2003) Imports partners: France 59.9%, Australia 11.9%, New Zealand 6%, USA 6% (2003) Currency: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of French PolynesiaPrésidence du Gouvernement de la Polynésie FrançaiseThe Presidency of the French Polynesian Government (in French). Diplomatic Missions Directory of French representations abroad (in French) List of French diplomatic missions around the world. Foreign Embassies and Consulates in France Address list of Diplomatic Missions accredited in France. Statistics Institut de la Statistique de la Polynésie Française (ISPF) Statistical Institute of French Polynesia. Maps Map of French Polynesia Political map of French Polynesia.  Google
Earth French PolynesiaZoomable satellite view of French Polynesia. Google
Earth French PapeeteZoomable satellite view of French Polynesia.  Map
of PolynesiaMap of the countries in Polynesia, the island states in the eastern part of Oceania. Map
of Oceania and the Pacific IslandsReference map of Australia/Oceania. |
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Tahiti and French Polynesia NewsThe CocoNET WirelessAustralia based Pacific Islands News and Information. Tahiti Pacifique Tahiti news magazine (in French). tahitipresse Tahitian press agency. |
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Arts & CulturePacific Islands RadioMusic from the South Pacific islands. Polynesian Cultural Center A portal to Polynesian culture. Tahiti Tatou Polynesian tattoos, designs, meaning and origins of tattooing in Polynesia. |
 TiKi statue © Tahiti Tourisme |
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Business & EconomyService du Commerce ExtérieurExternal Commerce Service. Foreign Trade Service of French Polynesia General Federation of Trade __Transportation _Airlines Air Moorea Inter island flights. Air Tahiti The principal domestic scheduled airline in Polynesia. Air Tahiti Nui Tahiti based South Pacific airline, serves the island groups of French Polynesia and offers flights to LA, Tokyo, Paris, direct flights to Auckland, New Zealand and connecting flights to Sydney, Australia. _Maritime Shipping Port autonome de Papeete - Le Port internationale de la Polynésie française The International Harbour of French Polynesia. Tahitian Brands Pacifique Sud Cosmetique Beauty product lines made in Tahiti, based on old traditions. Perles de Tahiti A non profit economic interest group promotes the Tahiti cultured pearls world wide. Pearls Polynesie Francaise More Tahiti cultured pearls. |
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Destination French Polynesia - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover French Polynesia: Tahiti, Bora Bora, Huahine, the Marquesas, vulcanos, coral reefs, beaches.Island vacation, accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, fishing, sailing, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Tahiti Tourisme Official site of the Office of tourism of Tahiti and its islands. Tahiti Tourisme (North America) North American site with information on the islands of French Polynesia: Tahiti, Rangiroa, Fakarava, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Huahine, Manihi, Tikehau, Raiatea & Taha'a, Hiva Oa, and Bora Bora. Bora Bora island A guide to the famous island of Bora Bora. Finding Tahiti South Pacific explorer David Stanley's information on Tahiti. Iaorana Huahine A guide to the volcano island Huahine. l'excursion bleue Small guide to the islands of Raiatea and Taha'a. Tahiti Explorer Comprehensive guide to the islands of French Polynesia. Tahiti.com The first guide about Tahiti and her Islands designed by a Tahitian local style. Marquesas Islands Les îles Marquises A portal to the islands of the Marquesas Archipelago: Fatu Iva, Hiva Oa, Nuku Hiva, Tahuata, Ua Huka and Ua Pou. Hiva Oa, Comite de Tourisme Information about the Marquesas provides the site of the committee of tourism of the island of Hiva Oa. OCEANIA PROJECT French Polynesia Another point of view on Tahiti and "French" Polynesia. Papeete Ville de Papeete Official visitors site of the French Polynesian Capital Papeete (in French). Complete Guide to Tahiti and her Capital City, Papeete Site with travel and tourism information for Tahiti and Papeete. South Pacific South Pacific Tourism Organisation Inter-governmental body for the tourism sector in the South Pacific Islands, find information on: accommodation, activities, online bookings and news. Travel advice Travel advice for French Polynesia Travel advice for French Polynesia by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia. |
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 Native girls with their traditional means of transportation © Tahiti Tourisme  Tohua at the Marquesas, a traditional place for special events like dancing and feasting © Hiva Oa Comite de Tourisme |
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EducationUniversité de la Polynesie FrancaiseFounded in 1987, the French University of the Pacific has two university centers, one in New Caledonia, the other in French Polynesia. |
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EnvironmentSociété d'Ornithologie de PolynésieThe Ornithological Society of Polynesia "MANU" - Birds, habitats and biodiversity of French Polynesia. South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) The Pacific region's major intergovernmental organisation charged with protecting and managing the environment and natural resources. |
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HistoryHistory - French PolynesiaBrief history of Polynesia and Polynesian culture and art. The Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) How Polynesian seafarers discovered and settled nearly every inhabitable island in the Pacific Ocean before European explorers arrived in the 16th century. |
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SearchTe Puna Web DirectoryFrench Polynesia related index. Web Tahiti Index of Tahitian web sites. Additional Information on French PolynesiaBBC News Country Profile: French PolynesiaGovernments on the WWW: French Polynesia Open Directory Project: French Polynesia Wikipedia: French Polynesia The World Factbook -- French Polynesia |
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