French Polynesia
Parliamentary democracy (territory of France)
Local name:
Polynésie française
Region:
Polynesia
Area:
4,000 km²
Capital:
Papeete
Geography
French Polynesia is a country in south pacific Polynesia. The land has a total area of 4,000 km² (1,544 mi²) and a total coastline of 2,525 km (1,569.0 mi). This land area is approximately 100% of the area of Rhode Island. French Polynesia is thus one of the largest countries in Oceania and the 176th biggest in the world. More than half of all residents (62%) live within cities. Every tenth inhabitant lives in Faaa alone.The country has about 40 islands. French Polynesia has no direct neighbors. The distance between New York City and the Capital Papeete is about 10,130 km (6,294 mi).
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Current time in Tahiti:
The time in Tahiti is Tahiti Time (TAHT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Tahiti.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -10 hours all over the year.
Time zonesSunrise and sunset00:00
May 2023
The time in Tahiti is Tahiti Time (TAHT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Tahiti.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -10 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:304,032
Population per km²:76.01
Life expectancy males:Ø 79.3 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 85.8 yearsBirth rate:
12.9 ‰Death rate:
3.9 ‰Males/Females:
50.6% : 49.4%Population pyramid
The currency in French Polynesia is the Pacific franc (XPF).
Status: 05/26/2023
Status: 05/26/2023
1 US dollar = 111.40 Francs
1000 Francs = 8.98 US dollar
1000 Francs = 8.98 US dollar
The climate in French Polynesia
In French Polynesia, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 29 and 31 degrees. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 23 °C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official languages:
French, Polynesian
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| French | 61.1 % |
| Polynesian | 31.4 % |
| Chinese | 2.5 % |
| Hakka | 0.4 % |
| other | 4.6 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholics | 30.0% |
| Protestants | 54.0% |
| nondenominational | 6.0% |
| other | 10.0% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 6.05 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 1,201.6 M $ |
| Importations: | 1,871.8 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 782.00 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 13.1 % |
| › Energy consumption: | 639.7 M kWh |
French Polynesia is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 6% Urban areas: | 238 km² |
| 12% Agricultural areas: | 497 km² |
| 42% Forest: | 1,698 km² |
| 9% Water areas: | 340 km² |
| 39% Others: | 1,566 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 2,590 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 24 |
| › Airports: | 26 |
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Papeete / Capital | Îles du Vent | 26,000 |
| Faaa | Îles du Vent | 30,000 |
| Punaauia | Îles du Vent | 26,000 |
| Pirae | Îles du Vent | 14,000 |
| Mahina | Îles du Vent | 14,000 |
| Paea | Îles du Vent | 12,000 |
| Papao | Îles du Vent | 10,000 |
| Arue | Îles du Vent | 9,460 |
| Afaahiti | 5,190 | |
| Vaitape | Îles Sous-le-Vent | 4,930 |
| Otutara | 4,610 | |
| Paopao | 4,220 | |
| Taunoa | 4,130 | |
| Haapiti | 3,960 | |
| Uturoa | Îles Sous-le-Vent | 3,670 |
| Taiohae | Îles Marquises | 1,220 |
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