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French Polynesia Vacations and Tourism Guide

French Polynesia Tourism and Travel: online guide for vacations to French Polynesia

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3/7/2010
Overall rating: 8

Surface:The total land area of French Polynesia is 3,660 sq km.

Population:  French Polynesia has about 279,000 (July 2007) inhabitants, comprising Polynesians, the Chinese, and the local and metropolitan French.

System of government: French Polynesia is a dependent territory.

Capital: Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, has a population of 26,200.

Religion: Protestants and Roman Catholics constitute majority of the population.

Official Language: The two official languages are French and Polynesian.

Government: French Polynesia is a dependent territory.

Climate: The country experiences a tropical climate, which is largely moderate.

Units of measure and electricity: French Polynesia follows the metric system and the electricity unit is 110 V/220 V and 50 Hz.

Time Zone: The standard time is GMT – 10.

Currency: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique Franc (1 € = 119.33 XPF).

Travel documents required: Apart from Americans, UK nationals, Canadians, New Zealanders and the Irish, visitors from other countries require a valid visa for visiting.


Sviatlana 11/23/2012 At 05:12
Moorea 10
Most beautiful island on the earth, very romantic, snorkelling is to die for. Not much nightlife or entertainment, but excellent for romance and couples retreat.

Zugost 6/26/2012 At 03:36
Bora bora 10
Lovely and hot, nice food nice people easy to find things, good transport.



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