The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to French Polynesia:
French Polynesia – French overseas collectivity located in the South Pacific Ocean.[1] It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being Tahiti in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory (Papeete). Although not an integral part of its territory, Clipperton Island was administered from French Polynesia until 2007.
General reference
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- Pronunciation: /ˌfrɛntʃ pɒlɪˈniːʒə/
- Common English country name: French Polynesia
- Official English country name: The French Overseas Collectivity of French Polynesia
- Common endonym(s): Polynésie française (French), Pōrīnetia farāni (Tahitian), Fenua mā’ohi (Tahitian)
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): French Polynesian
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of French Polynesia
- ISO country codes: PF, PYF, 258
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:PF
- Internet country code top-level domain: .pf
Geography of French Polynesia
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- French Polynesia is: a territory of France
- Location:
- Southern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Pacific Ocean
- Time zones:
- Gambier Islands – UTC-09
- Marquesas Islands - UTC-09:30
- Rest of French Polynesia – UTC-10
- Extreme points of French Polynesia
- High: Mont Orohena 2,241 m (7,352 ft)
- Low: South Pacific Ocean 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: 2,525 km
- Population of French Polynesia: 259,596 (August 20, 2007) - —th most populous country
- Area of French Polynesia: 4,167 km2
- Atlas of French Polynesia
Environment of French Polynesia
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- Climate of French Polynesia
- Renewable energy in French Polynesia
- Geology of French Polynesia
- Protected areas of French Polynesia
- Wildlife of French Polynesia
Natural geographic features of French Polynesia
edit- Atolls of French Polynesia
- Fjords of French Polynesia
- Islands of French Polynesia
- Lakes of French Polynesia
- Mountains of French Polynesia
- Rivers of French Polynesia
- Valleys of French Polynesia
- World Heritage Sites in French Polynesia
Regions of French Polynesia
editEcoregions of French Polynesia
editList of ecoregions in French Polynesia
Administrative divisions of French Polynesia
editAdministrative divisions of French Polynesia
Provinces of French Polynesia
editDistricts of French Polynesia
editMunicipalities of French Polynesia
editMunicipalities of French Polynesia
- Capital of French Polynesia: Papeete
- Cities of French Polynesia
Demography of French Polynesia
editGovernment and politics of French Polynesia
edit- Form of government: parliamentary representative democratic French overseas collectivity
- Capital of French Polynesia: Papeete
- Elections in French Polynesia
- Political parties in French Polynesia
Branches of the government of French Polynesia
editGovernment of French Polynesia
Executive branch of the government of French Polynesia
edit- Head of state: President of French Polynesia,
- Head of government: Prime Minister of French Polynesia,
- Cabinet of French Polynesia
Legislative branch of the government of French Polynesia
editJudicial branch of the government of French Polynesia
editCourt system of French Polynesia
Foreign relations of French Polynesia
editForeign relations of French Polynesia
International organization membership
editThe government of French Polynesia is a member of:[1]
- Conference des Ministres des Finances des Pays de la Zone Franc (FZ)
- International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
- Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) (associate member)
- Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)
- Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Law and order in French Polynesia
edit- Constitution of French Polynesia
- Crime in French Polynesia
- Human rights in French Polynesia
- Law enforcement in French Polynesia
Military of French Polynesia
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Local government in French Polynesia
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editCulture of French Polynesia
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- Cuisine of French Polynesia
- Festivals in French Polynesia
- Languages of French Polynesia
- Media in French Polynesia
- National symbols of French Polynesia
- People of French Polynesia
- Public holidays in French Polynesia
- Records of French Polynesia
- Religion in French Polynesia
- World Heritage Sites in French Polynesia: None
Art in French Polynesia
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- Cinema of French Polynesia
- Literature of French Polynesia
- Music of French Polynesia
- Theatre in French Polynesia
Sports in French Polynesia
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- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 142nd (one hundred and forty second)
- Agriculture in French Polynesia
- Banking in French Polynesia
- Communications in French Polynesia
- Companies of French Polynesia
- Currency of French Polynesia: Franc
- Energy in French Polynesia
- Mining in French Polynesia
- Tourism in French Polynesia
- Transport in French Polynesia
- French Polynesia Stock Exchange
Education in French Polynesia
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See also
edit- French Polynesia
- All pages with titles beginning with French Polynesia
- All pages with titles containing French Polynesia
- All pages with titles beginning with French Polynesian
- All pages with titles containing French Polynesian
- Index of French Polynesia-related articles
- List of international rankings
- Outline of France
- Outline of geography
- Outline of Oceania
References
edit- ^ a b "French Polynesia". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
External links
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Wikimedia Atlas of French Polynesia
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- Government
