Polynésie française French Polynesia
Overseas collectivity flag Coat of arms
Motto "Tahiti Nui Mare'are'a" "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité"
Anthem La Marseillaise
Capital (and largest city)		Papeete 17°34′S, 149°36′E
Official languages		French
Government		Dependent territory
-	President of France	Nicolas Sarkozy
-	President of French Polynesia	Oscar Temaru
-	High Commissioner of the Republic	Anne Boquet
Overseas dependency
-	Bastille Day	14 July (1789)
Area
-	Total	4,167 km² (173rd) 1,609 sq mi
-	Water (%)	12
Population
-	Jan. 2007 estimate	259,800[1] (176th)
-	Nov. 2002 census	245,516[2]
-	Density	62/km² (130th) 166/sq mi
GDP (PPP)		2003 estimate
-	Total	$4.58 billion (not ranked)
-	Per capita	$17,5001 (not ranked)
HDI (n/a)		n/a (n/a) (n/a)
Currency		CFP franc (XPF)
Time zone		(UTC-10)
Internet TLD		.pf
Calling code		+689
1	2003 estimate.

The French frigate Floréal, stationed in Bora Bora lagoon.

French Polynesia (French: Polynésie française, Tahitian: Pōrīnetia Farāni) is a French overseas collectivity in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being Tahiti in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory (Papeete). Although not an integral part of its territory, Clipperton Island was administered from French Polynesia until 2007. Image File history File links Flag_of_French_Polynesia. ... Image File history File links Coat_of_arms_of_French_Polynesia. ... Flag ratio: 2:3 The flag of French Polynesia was adopted in 1984. ... The Coat of arms of French Polynesia consists of an outrigger depicted in a disc over a stylized emblem of sun and sea; this is very similar to other arms in the region, for example the Coat of arms of Kiribati. ... For other uses, see Motto (disambiguation). ... 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History

The French Polynesian island groups do not share a common history before the establishment of the French protectorate in 1889. The first French Polynesian islands to be settled by Polynesians were the Marquesas Islands in AD 300 and the Society Islands in AD 800. The Polynesians were organized in petty chieftainships. ^[3] Polynesian is an adjectival form which refers variously to: Polynesian pie Polynesian sauce, a food condiment available at Chick-fil-A the aboriginal inhabitants of Polynesia, and their: Polynesian culture Polynesian mythology Polynesian languages Category: ... National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. ... The Society Islands (French: Îles de la Société or offically Archipel de la Société) are a group of islands in the south Pacific, administratively part of French Polynesia. ... Badge of office of Chief Gambo, Rhodesia c. ...

European discovery began in 1521 when the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan sighted Pukapuka in the Tuamotu Archipelago. ; Dutchman Jacob Roggeveen discovered Bora Bora in the Society Islands in 1722, and the British explorer Samuel Wallis visited Tahiti in 1767. The French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville visited Tahiti in 1768, while the British explorer James Cook visited in 1769. Christian missions began with Spanish priests who stayed in Tahiti for a year from 1774; Protestants from the London Missionary Society settled permanently in Polynesia in 1797. ^[3][4] For the Presidential railcar named Ferdinand Magellan, see Ferdinand Magellan Railcar. ... Pukapuka is a coral atoll in the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean. ... Categories: Stub | Polynesia ... Jacob Roggeveen (January 1659 - 31 January 1729) was a Dutch explorer who was sent to find Terra Australis, but he instead discovered Easter Island by chance. ... Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, Bora Bora Frigate Flor al, stationned in Bora-Bora lagoon Bora Bora is an atoll in French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ... Samuel Wallis (c. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Louis-Antoine de Bougainville (1729–1811) Louis-Antoine de Bougainville Louis Antoine de Bougainville, Comte de Bougainville (November 12, 1729 – August 20, 1811) was a French navigator and military commander. ... This article is about the British explorer. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      A Christian... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... The London Missionary Society was a non-denominational missionary society formed in England in 1795 by evangelical Anglicans and Nonconformists, largely Congregationalist in outlook, with missions in the islands of the South Pacific and Africa. ...

King Pomare II of Tahiti was forced to flee to Moorea in 1803; he and his subjects were converted to Protestantism in 1812. French Catholic missionaries arrived on Tahiti in 1834; their expulsion in 1836 caused France to send a gunboat in 1838. in 1842, Tahiti and Tahuata were declared a French protectorate, to allow Catholic missionaries to work undisturbed. The capital of Papeete was founded in 1843. In 1880, France annexed Tahiti, changing the status from that of a protectorate to that of a colony. ^[5] Tu Tunuieaaite-a-tua Pomare II (also Pomare II)(1782 - 1821) was the king of Tahiti between 1782 and 1821. ... The Sofitel Ia Ora resort on Moorea Cooks Bay Bungalows of Hotel Hibiscus, Hauru Point, Moorea Moorea (or Moorea) is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km (roughly 9mi) northwest of Tahiti. ... Map of Tahuata (modified from a screenshot of a map from MSMaps) Tahuata is the smallest of the inhabited Marquesas Islands. ... This article is about states protected and/or dominated by a foreign power. ... Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ... For the French colonial postage stamps, see French Colonies. ...

In the 1880es, France claimed the Tuamotu Archipelago, which formerly belonged to the Palmer dynasty, without formally annexing it. Having declared a protectorate over Tahuatu in 1842, the French regarded the entire Marquesas Islands as French. In 1885, France appointed a governor and established a general council, thus giving it the proper administration for a colony. The islands of Rimatara and Rurutu unsuccessfully lobbied for British protection in 1888, so in 1889 they were annexed by France. Postage stamps were first issued in the colony in 1892. The first official name for the colony was Etablissements De L'Oceanie (Settlements in Oceania); in 1903 the general council was changed to an advisory council and the colony's name was changed to Etablissements Francaises De L'Oceanie (French Settlements in Oceania).^[6] Categories: Stub | Polynesia ... National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. ... The Austral Islands (French: Îles Australes or Archipel des Australes) are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia. ... Flag of the Austral Islands The Austral Islands (French: Îles Australes or Archipel des Australes) are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia. ... For other uses, see Oceania (disambiguation). ...

In 1940 the administration of French Polynesia recognised the Free French Forces and many Polynesians served in World War II. In 1946, Polynesians were granted French citizenship and the islands' status was changed to an overseas territory; the islands' name was changed in 1957 to Polynesie Francaise (French Polynesia). In 1962, France's early nuclear testing ground of Algeria became independent and the Mururoa Atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago was selected as the new testing site; tests were conducted underground after 1974.^[7]In 1977, French Polynesia was granted partial internal autonomy; in 1984, the autonomy was extended. French Polynesia became a full overseas department of France in 2004. ^[4][8] Flag De Jure territory Capital Paris Capital-in-exile London, Algiers Government Republic Leader Charles de Gaulle Historical era World War II  - de Gaulles appeal June 18, 1940  - Liberation of Paris August, 1944 The Free French Forces (French: , FFL) were French fighters in World War II, who decided to... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... A United Kingdom overseas territory (formerly known as a dependent territory or earlier as a crown colony) is a territory that is under the sovereignty and formal control of the United Kingdom but is not part of the United Kingdom proper ( Great Britain and Northern Ireland). ... Moruroa (Mururura, Mururoa) (21°50S., 138°55W.) is an atoll in which forms part of the Tuamoto archipelago in French Polynesia in the southern Pacific Ocean. ...

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Politics

Main article: Politics of French Polynesia

Politics of French Polynesia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic French overseas collectivity, whereby the President of French Polynesia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Assembly of French Polynesia. Politics of French Polynesia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic French overseas collectivity, whereby the President of French Polynesia is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. ... States currently utilizing parliamentary systems are denoted in red and orange—the former being constitutional monarchies where authority is vested in a parliament, and the latter being parliamentary republics whose parliaments are effectively supreme over a separate head of state. ... Representative democracy is a form of government founded on the principles of popular sovereignty by the peoples representatives. ... A collectivité doutre-mer (in English Overseas Community) or COM, is an administrative division of France. ... The head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. ... Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the executive is the branch of a government charged with implementing, or executing, the law. ... A legislature is a governmental deliberative body with the power to adopt laws. ... The Assembly of French Polynesia (French: Assemblée de la Polynésie française) is the unicameral legislature of French Polynesia, located at the Place Tarahoi in Papeete, Tahiti. ...

On September 14, 2007, the pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru, 63, was elected president of French Polynesia for the 3rd time in 3 years (with 27 of 44 votes cast in Tahiti assembly).^[10] He replaced former President Gaston Tong Sang, opposed to independence, who lost a no-confidence vote in the 31 August parliament after the longtime former president of French Polynesia, Gaston Flosse, hitherto opposed to independence, sided with his long ennemy Oscar Temaru to topple the government of Gaston Tong Sang. Oscar Temaru, however, has no stable majority in the Assembly of French Polynesia, and new elections are scheduled before the end of 2007 to solve the current political crisis. Votes are people of Votia who speak the Finno-Ugric Votic language, who until World War II lived in the northern parts of Estonia. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Assembly may refer to the following things: In politics, any body meeting together to discuss matters, a parliament or a legislative assembly such as the French revolutionary Legislative Assembly, or a body more designed to mediate between otherwise independent bodies, such as the United Nations General Assembly. ... Gaston Tong Sang[1] (born on August 7, 1949 in Bora-Bora) is the current President of French Polynesia, and the mayor of Bora-Bora. ... ... A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modelled after that of the United Kingdom. ... Gaston Flosse (born 1931) is a politician in French Polynesia. ...

Despite a local assembly and government, French Polynesia is not in a free association with France, like the Cook Islands with New Zealand or Puerto Rico with the United States. As a French overseas collectivity, the local government has no competence in justice, education, security and defense, directly provided and administered by the French State, the Gendarmerie and the French Military. The highest representant of the State in the territory is the High Commissioner of the Republic (French: Haut commissaire de la République). An associated state is used to describe a free relationship between a territory and a larger nation. ... See gendarmerie for similar forces in other countries. ... Organization The French armed forces are divided into four branches: French Army, including Chasseurs Alpins Foreign Legion Marine troops light aviation engineers Navy, including Naval Air naval fusiliers and naval commandos Air Force, including territorial Air Defense air fusiliers National Gendarmerie (military police force) Every year on Bastille Day, a...

French Polynesia also sends two deputies to the French National Assembly, one representing the Leeward Islands administrative subdivision, the Austral Islands administrative subdivision, the commune (municipality) of Moorea-Maiao, and the westernmost part of Tahiti (including the capital Papeete), and the other representing the central and eastern part of Tahiti, the Tuamotu-Gambier administrative division, and the Marquesas Islands administrative division. French Polynesia also sends one senator to the French Senate. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a parliament. ... The Palais Bourbon, front The French National Assembly (French: ) is one of the two houses of the bicameral Parliament of France under the Fifth Republic. ... The Leeward Islands (French: ÃŽles Sous-le-Vent; litteraly Islands Under-the-Wind) are part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... There are two levels of administrative divisions of French Polynesia, five administrative subdivisions (French: subdivisions administratives) each of which is further divided into a total of 48 communes, plus Clipperton Island which is administratively attached to French Polynesia. ... The Austral Islands are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia, sometimes also called the Tubuai Islands, after one of the main islands. ... Map of the 36,568 communes of metropolitan France. ... Moorea-Maiao is a commune of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ... The ÃŽles Tuamotu-Gambier (French: ÃŽles Tuamotu-Gambier or Archipels des Tuamotu et des Gambier or Archipel des Tuamotu-Gambier or Tuamotu-Gambier or officially subdivision administrative des (ÃŽles) Tuamotu-Gambier) geographically consist of the Tuamotus and the Gambier Islands which are geographically located closely together. ... National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. ... The Senate (in French : le Sénat) is the upper house of the Parliament of France. ...

French Polynesians vote in the French presidential elections and at the 2007 French presidential election, in which the pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru openly called to vote for the Socialist candidate Ségolène Royal while the parties opposed to independence generally supported the center-right candidate Nicolas Sarkozy, the turnout in French Polynesia was 69.12% in the first round of the election and 74.67% in the second round. French Polynesians voters placed Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of Ségolène Royal in both rounds of the election (2nd round: Nicolas Sarkozy 51.9%; Ségolène Royal 48.1%).^[11] The 2007 French presidential election, the ninth of the Fifth French Republic was held to elect the successor to Jacques Chirac as president of France for a five-year term. ... Marie-Ségolène Royal (born 22 September 1953 in Dakar, Senegal, then a French colony), known as  , (IPA: ) is a French politician. ... Nicolas Sarkozy (IPA: —  ), born Nicolas Paul Stéphane Sarközy de Nagy-Bocsa on 28 January 1955 in Paris, is the current President of France, elected on 6 May 2007 after defeating Socialist Party contender Ségolène Royal during the second round of the 2007 election. ... Voters lining up outside a Baghdad polling station during the 2005 Iraqi election. ...

Administration

Between 1946 and 2003, French Polynesia had the status of an overseas territory (French: territoire d'outre-mer, or TOM). In 2003 it became an overseas collectivity (French: collectivité d'outre-mer, or COM). Its statutory law of 27 February 2004 gives it the particular designation of overseas province (French: province d'outre-mer, or POM), but without legal modification of its status. Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Territoire doutre-mer (TOM, French for Overseas territory) is an administrative division of France. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A collectivité doutre-mer (in English Overseas Community) or COM, is an administrative division of France. ... is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Administrative divisions

Main article: Administrative divisions of French Polynesia

French Polynesia has five administrative subdivisions (French: subdivisions administratives): There are two levels of administrative divisions of French Polynesia, five administrative subdivisions (French: subdivisions administratives) each of which is further divided into a total of 48 communes, plus Clipperton Island which is administratively attached to French Polynesia. ...

• Windward Islands (French: (les) Îles du Vent or officially la subdivision administrative des Îles du Vent) (the two subdivisions administratives Windward Islands and Leeward Islands are part of the Society Islands)
• Leeward Islands (French: (les) Îles Sous-le-Vent or officially la subdivision administrative des Îles Sous-le-Vent) (the two subdivisions administratives Windward Islands and Leeward Islands are part of the Society Islands)
• Marquesas Islands (French: (les) (Îles) Marquises or officially la subdivision administrative des (Îles) Marquises)
• Austral Islands (French: (les) (Îles) Australes or officially la subdivision administrative des (Îles) Australes) (including the Bass Islands)
• Tuamotu-Gambier (French: (les) (Îles) Tuamotu-Gambier or officially la subdivision administrative des (Îles) Tuamotu-Gambier) (the Tuamotus and the Gambier Islands)

The Windward Islands (French Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Windward Islands (French Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Leeward Islands (French: ÃŽles Sous-le-Vent; litteraly Islands Under-the-Wind) are part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Society Islands (French: ÃŽles de la Société or offically Archipel de la Société) are a group of islands in the south Pacific, administratively part of French Polynesia. ... The Leeward Islands (French: ÃŽles Sous-le-Vent; litteraly Islands Under-the-Wind) are part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Windward Islands (French Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Leeward Islands (French: ÃŽles Sous-le-Vent; litteraly Islands Under-the-Wind) are part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. ... The Society Islands (French: ÃŽles de la Société or offically Archipel de la Société) are a group of islands in the south Pacific, administratively part of French Polynesia. ... National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. ... The Austral Islands are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia, sometimes also called the Tubuai Islands, after one of the main islands. ... The Bass Islands (French: Îles du Bass) consist primarily of Rapa and Marotiri. ... The ÃŽles Tuamotu-Gambier (French: ÃŽles Tuamotu-Gambier or Archipels des Tuamotu et des Gambier or Archipel des Tuamotu-Gambier or Tuamotu-Gambier or officially subdivision administrative des (ÃŽles) Tuamotu-Gambier) geographically consist of the Tuamotus and the Gambier Islands which are geographically located closely together. ... A Satellite photo of the Acteon Group, 4 atolls in the southeastern Tuamotus. ... The Gambier Islands (French: ÃŽles Gambier or Archipel des Gambier) are a small group of islands in French Polynesia, located at the southeast terminus of the Tuamotu archipelago. ...

Geography

Map of French Polynesia, from the library of UTX.

Main article: Geography of French Polynesia

The islands of French Polynesia have a total land area of 4,167 square kilometres (1,622 sq. mi) scattered over 2,500,000 square kilometres (965,255 sq. mi) of ocean. Download high resolution version (1042x1297, 185 KB)map of French Polynesia from UTexas Map Of French Polynesia from http://www. ... Download high resolution version (1042x1297, 185 KB)map of French Polynesia from UTexas Map Of French Polynesia from http://www. ... This article describes the geography of French Polynesia. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

It is made up of several groups of islands, the largest and most populated of which is Tahiti. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

The island groups are:

• Austral Islands
• Bass Islands often considered part of the Austral Islands
• Gambier Islands often considered part of the Tuamotu Archipelago
• Marquesas Islands
• Society Islands (including Tahiti)
• Tuamotu Archipelago

Aside from Tahiti, some other important atolls, islands, and island groups in French Polynesia are: Ahe, Bora Bora, Hiva `Oa, Huahine, Maiao, Maupiti, Mehetia, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa, Tubuai, and Tupai. The Austral Islands are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia, sometimes also called the Tubuai Islands, after one of the main islands. ... The Bass Islands (French: Îles du Bass) consist primarily of Rapa and Marotiri. ... The Gambier Islands (French: ÃŽles Gambier or Archipel des Gambier) are a small group of islands in French Polynesia, located at the southeast terminus of the Tuamotu archipelago. ... National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. ... The Society Islands (French: ÃŽles de la Société or offically Archipel de la Société) are a group of islands in the south Pacific, administratively part of French Polynesia. ... Categories: Stub | Polynesia ... Portion of a Pacific atoll showing two islets on the ribbon or barrier reef separated by a deep pass between the ocean and the lagoon. ... Ahe is an almost entirely-enclosed coral atoll, located in the King George group of the northern Tuamotu Archipelago, just to the southwest of Manihi. ... Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, Bora Bora Frigate Flor al, stationned in Bora-Bora lagoon Bora Bora is an atoll in French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ... Hiva `Oa is the second largest island in the Marquesas Islands, and the largest island of the southern group. ... For the town in Thailand, see Hua Hin. ... Maiao is an 9. ... Maupiti is an island at the heart of the Leeward Islands in French Polynesia. ... Mehetia is a very young active volcano 110 kilometers (68. ... The Sofitel Ia Ora resort on Moorea Cooks Bay Bungalows of Hotel Hibiscus, Hauru Point, Moorea Moorea (or Moorea) is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km (roughly 9mi) northwest of Tahiti. ... Country France French Polynesia Archipelago Marquesas Islands Region South Pacific Ocean Area 131 sq. ... Image:Sp03 raiatea small. ... Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea from space Tahaa is an island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ... Tetiaroa Tetiaroa, one of the Society Islands, is an atoll located 59 km (36. ... Tubuai is a the name of a group of islands and also the name of its main island, being part of the Austral Islands, French Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean. ... Tupai is an atol in Society Islands, French Polynesia. ...

Economy

Main article: Economy of French Polynesia

French Polynesia has a moderately developed economy, which is dependent on imported goods, tourism, and the financial assistance of mainland France. Tourist facilities are well developed and are available on the major islands. Also, as the noni fruit from these islands is discovered for its medicinal uses, people have been able to find jobs related to this agricultural industry. Economy - overview: Since 1962, when France stationed military personnel in the region, French Polynesia has changed from a subsistence economy to one in which a high proportion of the work force is either employed by the military or supports the tourist industry. ... Binomial name L. Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as Great morinda, Indian mulberry, Beach mulberry, Tahitian Noni, or since recently: Noni (from Hawaiian), Nono (in Tahitian), Mengkudu (from Malay), Nonu (in Tongan), and Ach (in Hindi), is a shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae. ...

The legal tender of French Polynesia is the CFP Franc. ISO 4217 Code XPF User(s) New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Wallis and Futuna Inflation 2. ...

Agriculture: coconuts, vanilla, vegetables, fruits. For other uses, see Coconut (disambiguation). ... Vanilla pods Vanilla is a flavouring derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla native to Mexico. ... A plate of vegetables Vegetable is a culinary term which generally refers to an edible part of a plant. ... For other uses, see Fruit (disambiguation). ...

Natural resources: timber, fish, cobalt. Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... For other uses, see Fish (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cobalt (disambiguation). ...

The major export of French Polynesia is their famous black Tahitian pearls.

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of French Polynesia

Total population at the November 2002 census was 245,516 inhabitants.^[2] 87.2% of people were born in French Polynesia, 9.5% were born in metropolitan France, 1.4% were born in overseas France outside of French Polynesia, and 1.9% were born in foreign countries.^[12] According to unofficial data, 83% of people are Polynesian, 12% white, and 5% East Asian (mainly Chinese and Vietnamese).^{[citation needed]} At the 2002 census, 69.1% of the population of French Polynesia lived in the island of Tahiti alone.^[13] The urban area of Papeete, the capital city, has 127,635 inhabitants (2002 census). Population: 249,110 (July 2000 est. ... Metropolitan France Metropolitan France (French: or la Métropole) is the part of France located in Europe, including Corsica (French: Corse). ... French overseas departments and territories The French Overseas Departments and Territories (French: départements doutre-mer and territoires doutre-mer or DOM-TOM) consist broadly of French-administered territories outside of Europe. ... Carving from the ridgepole of a Māori house, ca 1840 Polynesia (from Greek: πολύς many, νῆσος island) is a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... East Asia Geographic East Asia. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ...

Languages

French is the official language of French Polynesia. An organic law of April 12, 1996 states that "French is the official language, Tahitian and other Polynesian languages can be used." At the 2002 census, among the population whose age was 14 and older, 65.0% of people reported that the language they speak the most at home is French, 33.4% reported that the language they speak the most at home is any of the Polynesian languages, 1.2% reported an East Asian language, and 0.4% another language.^[14] At the same census, 92.9% of people whose age was 14 or older reported that they could speak, read and write French, whereas only 4.8% reported that they had no knowledge of French.^[15] The Laws of Nature are claimed in the United States Declaration of Independence to be the work of the Creator of unalienable rights identified as Natures God. ... is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... The Polynesian languages are a group of related languages spoken in the region known as Polynesia. ... East Asian languages or the East Asian sprachbund describe two notional groupings of languages in East and Southeast Asia, either (1) languages which have been greatly influenced by Classical Chinese, or the CJKV Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese) area or (2) a larger grouping including the CJKV area as well...

Religion

Christianity is the main religion of the islands, with a majority (54%) belonging to various Protestant churches and a large minority (30%) being Roman Catholic. Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations · Other religions Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury · Catholic Pope Coptic Pope · Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ...

Transportation

Main article: Transportation in French Polynesia

While most major roads are paved and well-maintained, many secondary roads are not. Traffic is brisk and all types of vehicles and pedestrians jockey for space on narrow streets. Crosswalks are marked and the law requires that motor vehicles stop for pedestrians; however, this is not always done. Tourists should exercise caution when driving, particularly at night. Railways: 0 km Highways: total: 2590 km paved: 1735 km unpaved: 855 km (1999) Ports and harbours: Mataura, Papeete, Rikitea, Uturoa Merchant marine: total: 10 ships (1,000 GRT or over) totaling 17,537 GRT/15,150 DWT ships by type: cargo 3, passenger 2, passenger/cargo 3, refrigerated cargo...

There are 51 airports in French Polynesia, 39 are paved[1]

Famous people of French Polynesia

• Henri Hiro (1944-1991), Film director & script writer, poet, ecologist, activist
• Marco Namouro, writer (1889-1968)
• Célestine Hitiura Vaite, writer (born 1966)
• Ella Koon, model (born 1979)

Célestine Hitiura Vaite (born 1966) is a Tahitian writer. ... Ella Koon (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; Cantonese: Gun Yan Na), born July 9, 1979, in Tahiti, French Polynesia) and raised in Hong Kong, is a Hong Kong-based Chinese singer, actress and model. ...

Miscellaneous topics

French Polynesia has one of the lowest crime rates within France and its territories. However, petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs.

Medical treatment is generally good on the major islands, but is limited in areas that are more remote or less/sparsely populated. Patients with emergencies or with serious illnesses are often referred to facilities on Tahiti for treatment. In Papeete, the capital of Tahiti, two major hospitals as well as several private clinics provide 24-hour medical service. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization or medical evacuation can cost thousands of dollars. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ...

As an overseas territory of France, defence and law-enforcement are provided by the French Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Gendarmerie. The Military of France has a very long history, greatly influential in World history, of serving its country. ... Gendarmes Gendarmes guarding the Paris Hall of Justice Gendarmerie motorcyclists police the roads and autoroutes of rural France. ...

See also

• Communications in French Polynesia
• Université de la Polynésie Française, University of French Polynesia
• French overseas departments and territories
• Administrative divisions of France
• Islands controlled by France in the Indian and Pacific oceans
• Music of French Polynesia
• Conseil du Scoutisme polynésien
• Nuclear-free zone
• Moruroa

Telephones - main lines in use: 32,000 (1995) Telephones - mobile cellular: 4,000 (1995) Telephone system: domestic: NA international: satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Pacific Ocean) Radio broadcast stations: AM 2, FM 14, shortwave 2 (1998) Radios: 128,000 (1997) Television broadcast stations: 7 (plus 17 low-power repeaters) (1997... The Université de la Polynésie Française (University of French Polynesia, UPF) is a French university and the only one in French Polynesia. ... The French Overseas Departments and Territories (often abbreviated DOM-TOM for départements doutre-mer, territoires doutre-mer) consist broadly of French-administered territories outside of Europe. ... bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla... Indian Ocean Islands The following islands are in the Indian Ocean Réunion (French: La Réunion) - (Overseas department and region) Mayotte (French: Mayotte) - (Overseas collectivity entitled departmental collectivity) Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean (French: Îles Éparses) (all five have no permanent population) Bassas da India (French: Île Bassas... French Polynesia came to the forefront of the world music scene in 1992, with the release of The Tahitian Choirs recordings of unaccompanied vocal Christian music called himene tarava, recorded by French musicologist Pascal Nabet-Meyer. ... Membership badge of Conseil du Scoutisme Polynésien Scouting in French Polynesia, under Conseil du Scoutisme polynésien, was founded in 1986. ... A nuclear-free zone is an area where nuclear weapons and/or nuclear power are banned. ... Moruroa Moruroa Moruroa (Mururura, Mururoa) (21°50′S 138°55′W.) is an atoll which forms part of the Tuamoto archipelago in French Polynesia in the southern Pacific Ocean. ...

Gallery

Baie de Cook in Moorea Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2304x1728, 1528 KB) Cook Bay on Moorea in French Polynesia Creator: fr:User:Rv File links The following pages link to this file: Moorea Categories: French Polynesia | Society Islands ... The Sofitel Ia Ora resort on Moorea Cooks Bay Bungalows of Hotel Hibiscus, Hauru Point, Moorea Moorea (or Moorea) is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km (roughly 9mi) northwest of Tahiti. ...	Mont Otemanu in Bora-Bora Mount Otemanu in Bora Bora (personal photograph). ... This article is about the island of Bora Bora. ...	Satellite view of the Iles Gambier Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Gambier Islands (French: ÃŽles Gambier or Archipel des Gambier) are a small group of islands in French Polynesia, located at the southeast terminus of the Tuamotu archipelago. ...	Black sand beach in Tahiti Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (900 × 675 pixel, file size: 214 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...
Motu Tiahura, Moorea Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) is a music-related computer software and hardware supplier. ... The Sofitel Ia Ora resort on Moorea Cooks Bay Bungalows of Hotel Hibiscus, Hauru Point, Moorea Moorea (or Moorea) is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km (roughly 9mi) northwest of Tahiti. ...	Fakarava lagoon Image File history File linksMetadata Fakarava-ponton-rotoava. ...	Baie des traîtres, Hiva `Oa Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 500 pixelsFull resolution (3888 × 2430 pixel, file size: 2. ... Hiva `Oa is the second largest island in the Marquesas Islands, and the largest island of the southern group. ...	Presidence of the Government (Papeete) Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1200 × 1600 pixel, file size: 279 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Présidence de Pape’ete From french wikipedia. ... Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ...
Mangareva Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Mangareva is the central, and most important island of the Gambier Islands, in French Polynesia. ...	Bungalows of Hôtel Hibiscus, Hauru Point, Moorea Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2016x1134, 1004 KB) Source: de. ... The Sofitel Ia Ora resort on Moorea Cooks Bay Bungalows of Hotel Hibiscus, Hauru Point, Moorea Moorea (or Moorea) is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km (roughly 9mi) northwest of Tahiti. ...	Plage de Marita, Bora Bora Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2585x1561, 1325 KB) Matira beach and lagoon, Bora Bora, looking west towards Hotel Bora Bora (distant right) from the hill behind the Matira Hotel. ... Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, Bora Bora Frigate Flor al, stationned in Bora-Bora lagoon Bora Bora is an atoll in French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ...	Bora Bora from the air Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 540 pixelsFull resolution (1536 × 1037 pixel, file size: 944 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Bora Bora is one of the most beautiful islands in the world from the air. ...
High Commissionership of the Republic (Papeete) Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1,020 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Papeete Waterfront Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, and is located on the island of Tahiti, which is part of the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. ...	Tahiti Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...	Tahitian women on the beach, by Paul Gauguin (1891) Image File history File links Download high resolution version (3176x2369, 713 KB) Description: Title: de: Frauen am Strand en: Tahitian Women on the Beach Technique: de: Öl auf Leinwand Dimensions: de: 69 × 91 cm Country of origin: de: Frankreich Current location (city): de: Paris Current location (gallery): de: Musée... Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a leading Post-Impressionist painter. ...	Bora Bora Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 506 pixelsFull resolution (2976 × 1884 pixel, file size: 1. ... Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, Bora Bora Frigate Flor al, stationned in Bora-Bora lagoon Bora Bora is an atoll in French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ...
Sunrise over Moorea Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... The Sofitel Ia Ora resort on Moorea Cooks Bay Bungalows of Hotel Hibiscus, Hauru Point, Moorea Moorea (or Moorea) is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km (roughly 9mi) northwest of Tahiti. ...	Bora Bora, Tahaa and Raiatea from space Image File history File links Download high resolution version (455x786, 56 KB)Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea, French Polynesia from space image description here larger version here Image courtesy: NASA/JPL-Caltech File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this... Mount Otemanu, Bora Bora Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, Bora Bora Frigate Flor al, stationned in Bora-Bora lagoon Bora Bora is an atoll in French Polynesia, about 260 km northwest of the capital, Papeete. ... Bora Bora, Tahaa, and Raiatea from space Tahaa is an island in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. ... Image:Sp03 raiatea small. ...	Black sand beach, Tahiti Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

References

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Government

• Government of French Polynesia
• Presidency of French Polynesia
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• South Seas island guide

Religion

• Baha'i Center

Geographic locale

v • d • e Polynesia Polynesian triangle Austral Islands · Cook Islands · Easter Island · Gambier Islands · Hawaiian Islands · Loyalty Islands · Marquesas · New Zealand · Pitcairn Islands · Sala y Gómez · Samoan Islands · Society Islands · Tokelau · Tonga · Tuamotus · Tuvalu · Wallis and Futuna Islands Polynesian outliers and peripheral cultures Anuta · Emae · Futuna · Kapingamarangi · Mele · Nuguria · Nukumanu · Nukuoro · Ontong Java · Ouvéa · Pileni · Rennell · Rotuma · Sikaiana · Takuu · Tikopia v • d • e Countries and territories of Oceania Australasia Carving from the ridgepole of a Māori house, ca 1840 Polynesia (from Greek: πολύς many, νῆσος island) is a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. ... The Polynesian Triangle is a geographical region of the Pacific Ocean anchored by Hawaii, Rapa Nui and New Zealand. ... The Austral Islands are the southernmost group of islands in French Polynesia, sometimes also called the Tubuai Islands, after one of the main islands. ... “Rapa Nui” redirects here. ... The Gambier Islands (French: ÃŽles Gambier or Archipel des Gambier) are a small group of islands in French Polynesia, located at the southeast terminus of the Tuamotu archipelago. ... Map of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of islands that stretches 2,400 km in a northwesterly direction from the southern tip of the Island of Hawai‘i. ... The Loyalty Islands. ... National motto: Mau‘u‘u ha‘e iti Official languages French, Tahitian Political status Dependent territory, administrative division of French Polynesia Capital Tai o Hae Largest City Tai o Hae Area 1,274 km² ( 492 sq. ... Isla Sala y Gómez (Rapa Nui: Motu Motiro Hiva) is a small uninhabited island lying in the eastern Pacific at 26°27′ S 105°28′ W. It is part of Chiles Easter Island province. ... Samoa Islands may refer to: Samoa, a country in the South Pacific American Samoa, a U.S. territory, also in the South Pacific This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Society Islands (French: ÃŽles de la Société or offically Archipel de la Société) are a group of islands in the south Pacific, administratively part of French Polynesia. ... A Satellite photo of the Acteon Group, 4 atolls in the southeastern Tuamotus. ... Motto n/a Anthem La Marseillaise Capital (and largest city) Mata-Utu Official languages French Government Overseas territory of France  -  President of France Nicolas Sarkozy  -  Administrateur supérieur Richard Didier  -  President of the Territorial Assembly Pesamino Taputai  -  Kings (traditionally three) King of Uvea (none at present) Soane Patita Maituku, king... Polynesian outliers are a number of Polynesian islands which lie in Melanesia and Micronesia. ... Anuta is a small high island in the southeastern part of the Solomon Islands province of Temotu. ... Emae (coordinates ) is an island in the Shepherds Islands, Shefa, Vanuatu. ... Futuna is an island in the Tafea province of Vanuatu. ... Kapingamarangi is an atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia. ... Mele Island also known as Hideaway Island is a Polynesian outlier and islet in Vanuatu. ... Nuguria or the Nuguria Islands are a Polynesian outlier and islands of Papua New Guinea. ... The Nukumanu Islands, part of Papua New Guinea are located in the path of the Polynesian migration to Oceania some 5,000 years ago, the Nukumanu Islands were settled by the Polynesians and retained their Polynesian character as part of the Melanesian Archipelago of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon... Nukuoro is an atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia. ... Ontong Java Atoll is the northernmost tract of land in the Solomon Islands and an outlying part of the province of Malaita. ... Ouvéa from space, November 1990 Ouvea may refer to: Ouvéa, an island in the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia. ... Pileni is a culturally important island in the Reef Islands, in the northern part of the Solomon Islands province of Temotu. ... Rennell and Bellona Province is one of the provinces of the Solomon Islands. ... Rotuma is a Fijian Dependency, consisting of the island of Rotuma and the nearby islets of Hatana, Hofliua, Solkope, Solnohu and Uea. ... Sikaiana formerly called Stewart Islands is a small atoll 212 km NE of Malaita. ... A village scene on Takuu Takuu (also Tauu or Mortlock Islands) is a small, isolated atoll off the east coast of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. ... Tikopia is the southernmost of the Santa Cruz Islands, located in the province of Temotu. ... This is an alphabetical list of Oceanian countries and dependencies. ... 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Carving from the ridgepole of a Māori house, ca 1840 Polynesia (from Greek: πολύς many, νῆσος island) is a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. ... American Samoa · Cook Islands · French Polynesia · Niue · Pitcairn · Samoa · Tokelau · Tonga · Tuvalu · Wallis and Futuna 1 Often included in Polynesia · 2 New Guinea is often included in Australasia

v • d • e Austronesian-speaking countries and territories

v • d • e Formosan  Republic of China v • d • e Malayo-Polynesian  American Samoa  Brunei  Burma  Cambodia  Christmas Island  Cocos (Keeling) Islands  Cook Islands  Easter Island  East Timor  Fiji Carving from the ridgepole of a Māori house, ca 1840 Polynesia (from Greek: πολύς many, νῆσος island) is a large grouping of over 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. ... Australasia Australasia is a term variably used to describe a region of Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. ... The Austronesian languages are a language family widely dispersed throughout the islands of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with a few members spoken on continental Asia. ... Below is a list of countries that are home to Austronesian languages along with the most notable languages in each country. ... The Formosan languages are a group of Austronesian languages spoken 2% of the population of Taiwan, almost exclusively aboriginals. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China. ... For the Chinese civilization, see China. ... The Malayo-Polynesian languages are a subgroup of the Austronesian languages used by some 351 million speakers. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_American_Samoa. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brunei. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Myanmar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cambodia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Christmas_Island. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Cook_Islands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Rapa_Nui,_Chile. ... “Rapa Nui” redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Timor. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Fiji. ...  French Polynesia  Guam  Hainan Island  Hawaii  Indonesia  Kiribati  Madagascar  Malaysia  Marshall Islands  FS Micronesia Image File history File links Flag_of_French_Polynesia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Guam. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... Not to be confused with the unrelated provinces of Henan and Hunan Hainan (海南; pinyin: Hǎinán) is a province of the Peoples Republic of China, located at the southern end of the country. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Official language(s) English, Hawaiian Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 10,931 sq mi (29,311 km²)  - Width n/a miles (n/a km)  - Length 1,522 miles (2,450 km)  - % water 41. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Indonesia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kiribati. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Madagascar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malaysia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Marshall_Islands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Micronesia. ... Anthem Patriots of Micronesia Capital Palikir Largest city Weno Official languages English (national), Ulithian, Woleaian, Yapese, Pohnpeian, Kosraean, and Chuukese (at state or local level) Government Constitutional government1  -  President Joseph J. Urusemal Independence from US-administered UN Trusteeship   -  Date 3 November 1986  Area  -  Total 702 km² (188th) 271 sq mi...  Nauru  New Caledonia  New Zealand  Niue  Northern Mariana Islands  Orchid Island  Palau  Papua New Guinea  Pattani  Philippines Image File history File links Flag_of_Nauru. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Niue. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Northern_Mariana_Islands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China. ... Old photo of the people of Orchid Island, near Taiwan published in a Japanese colonial government publication, ca. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Palau. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Papua_New_Guinea. ... Image File history File links Patani-unitat. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ...  Samoa  Singapore  Solomon Islands  Suriname  Tokelau  Tonga  Tuvalu  Vanuatu  Vietnam  Wallis and Futuna Image File history File links Flag_of_Samoa. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Singapore. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Solomon_Islands. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Suriname. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tonga. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tuvalu. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vanuatu. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vietnam. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...

Coordinates: 17°32′S, 149°34′W French overseas departments and territories The French Overseas Departments and Territories (French: départements doutre-mer and territoires doutre-mer or DOM-TOM) consist broadly of French-administered territories outside of Europe. ... A collectivité doutre-mer (in English Overseas Community) or COM, is an administrative division of France. ... Anthem For Sweden - The Land of The Incredible Biffs Capital (and largest city) Gustavia Official languages Swedish Government  -  Prime Minister of Sweden Nick XII Bonaparte  -  Prefect Per af Biffsläkt  -  President of the Territorial Council none yet; however Henning is the mayor of Saint-Barthelemy Overseas Collectivity of Sweden   -  Swedish... Anthem: La Marseillaise Capital (and largest city) Marigot Official languages French Government  -  President of France Jacques Chirac  -  Prefect Dominique Lacroix  -  President of the Territorial Council none yet; however Albert Fleming is the mayor of Saint-Martin Overseas Collectivity of France   -  Island divided between France and the Netherlands 23 March 1648... ÃŽle Amsterdam IPA: (meaning Amsterdam island, after the Dutch capital) is a French island in the Indian Ocean located at . ... Map of St. ... Orthographic projection centred over the Iles Crozet The Crozet Islands (French: ÃŽles Crozet or officially Archipel Crozet) are a sub-antarctic archipelago of small islands in the southern Indian Ocean, part of the French Southern Territories. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Adélie Land is the portion of the Antarctic coast between Pourquoi Pas Point at 66°12S, 136°11E and Point Alden at 66°48S, 142°02E, with a shore length of 350 km and with its hinterland extending as a sector about 2600 km toward... Location of the Scattered islands in the Indian Ocean: • 1 : Bassas da India • 2 : Europa Island • 3 : Glorioso Islands • 4 : Juan de Nova Island • 5 : Tromelin Island (KM : Comoros, MG : Madagascar, MU : Mauritius, MZ : Mozambique, RE : Réunion, YT : Mayotte) The Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean (French: ÃŽles Éparses... Overseas region (French: Région doutre-mer), is a recent designation given to the overseas departments which have similar powers to those of the regions of metropolitan France. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...