French Polynesia Map
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French Polynesia Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about French Polynesia including Papeete, the capital city of French Polynesia |
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| Name of the country: | French Polynesia | Capital city: | Papeete |
| Geographical coordinates of French Polynesia: | 15 00 S, 140 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Papeete: | 17 32 S 149 34 W |
| Location of French Polynesia: | Oceania, five archipelagoes (Archipel des Tuamotu, Iles Gambier, Iles Marquises, Iles Tubuai, Society Islands) in the South Pacific Ocean about halfway between South America and Australia | Continent / area: | Oceania |
| The area of French Polynesia: | total: 4,167 sq km; land: 3,827 sq km, water: 340 sq km | Area comparative of French Polynesia: | slightly less than one-third the size of Connecticut |
| The elevation data of French Polynesia: | mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mont Orohena 2,241 m | The climate of French Polynesia: | tropical, but moderate |
| Land use of French Polynesia: | agricultural land: 12.5%; arable land 0.7%; permanent crops 6.3%; permanent pasture 5.5%; forest: 43.7%; other: 43.8% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 10 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of French Polynesia: | includes five archipelagoes: four volcanic (Iles Gambier, Iles Marquises, Iles Tubuai, Society Islands) and one coral (Archipel des Tuamotu); Makatea in French Polynesia is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean – the others are Banaba (Ocean Island) in Kiribati and Nauru | The terrain of French Polynesia: | mixture of rugged high islands and low islands with reefs |
| Land boundaries of French Polynesia: | 0 km | Borders countries of French Polynesia: | N/A |
| Maritime claims of French Polynesia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about French Polynesia
Are you traveling to French Polynesia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Oceania, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Oceania, five archipelagoes (Archipel des Tuamotu, Iles Gambier, Iles Marquises, Iles Tubuai, Society Islands) in the South Pacific Ocean about halfway between South America and Australia.
Did you know that the legal system of French Polynesia is the laws of France, where applicable, apply?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in French Polynesia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 2,590 km, paved: 1,735 km, unpaved: 855 km (1999)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: PAPEETE (capital) 133,000 (2014). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 55.9% of the total population (2015).
The total population in French Polynesia: 285,321 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.91% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are French (official language) 61.1%, Polynesian (official language) 31.4%, Asian languages 1.2%, other 0.3%, unspecified 6% (2002 census). These days, French Polynesia has to face a net migration rate of -0.8 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in French Polynesia nowadays; Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French 6%, metropolitan French 4%.
The right to vote in French Polynesia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; see France.
In case if you plan to visit French Polynesia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in French Polynesia are: Fete de la Federation, 14 July (1789).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of French Polynesia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: occasional cyclonic storms in January. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Papeete and/or French Polynesia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in French Polynesia, the population has to face a death rate of 5.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about French Polynesia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in French Polynesia. Here they are: French (official language) 61.1%, Polynesian (official language) 31.4%, Asian languages 1.2%, other 0.3%, unspecified 6% (2002 census).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .pf
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; tropical, but moderate.
Its capital city is Papeete, where the local time zone is UTC-10, which is 5 hours behind Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Papeete: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding French Polynesia; mean elevation: N/A, elevation extremes; lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m, highest point: Mont Orohena 2,241 m. The length of its total coastline are: 2,525 km and the length of the land boundaries is 0 km.
Current environmental issues in French Polynesia; N/A.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: occasional cyclonic storms in January.
For your traveling options, there are 54 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in French Polynesia all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 2,590 km, paved: 1,735 km, unpaved: 855 km (1999).
Background of French Polynesia
Like every nation, French Polynesia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa Atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were halted in January 1996. In recent years, French Polynesia’s autonomy has been considerably expanded. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
