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French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Region

Oceania • Polynesia

Capital

Papeetē

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Population
280,904
Area
4,167 km²
Time Zone
UTC-10:00 + 2 more
Top-Level Domain
.pf

About French Polynesia

French Polynesia is a country located in Oceania, specifically in the Polynesia region. Its capital city is Papeetē. With a population of 280,904, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 4,167 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 67.41 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of French Polynesia is French, .

The currency used in French Polynesia is the CFP franc (₣), .

In French Polynesia, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country spans across 3 different time zones, from UTC-10:00 to UTC-09:00 time zones.

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Coat of Arms of French Polynesia

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Papeetē
  • Continent: Oceania
  • Native Name: Polynésie française
  • Demonym: French Polynesian
  • Top Level Domain: .pf
  • Calling Code: +689
  • Independence: Dependent territory
  • Start of Week: Monday

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