French Polynesia

Formation

1842

Capital

Papeete

Population

304,032 (2021)

French Polynesia

About

A country in the South Pacific Ocean with partial autonomy. It is an overseas collectivity of France. It comprises more than 100 islands and atolls, the most famous being Tahiti and Bora Bora.

Trivia

It is known for lagoons, waterfalls and white and black sand beaches. It was one of the last places in the world to be settled by humans. French is the official language.

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