French Polynesia
French Polynesia scatters across the South Pacific in 118 islands and atolls divided into five archipelagos — a vast blue field punctuated by volcanic peaks, coral lagoons, and the kind of turquoise water that reads almost artificial. Life moves slowly here, shaped by the ocean, Polynesian tradition, and a French administrative overlay that shows up in the baguettes and the bureaucracy.
About French Polynesia
Overview
Located roughly halfway between California and Australia, French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France. Tahiti, in the Society Islands, is the largest island and home to the capital, Papeete. French and Tahitian are the official languages; the currency is the CFP franc, pegged to the euro. Polynesian culture — expressed through dance, tattooing, and outrigger canoe racing — remains central to daily identity.
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