 |
Sponsored LinksTravel reviews & great deals at TripAdvisor: French PolynesiaFrench Polynesia, officially Overseas Lands of French Polynesia, internally self-governing dependency (2002 pop. 245,516) of France, consisting of 118 islands in the South Pacific. The capital is Papeete, on Tahiti. The territory comprises five main groups: the Society Islands; Marquesas Islands; Austral Islands; Tuamotu Archipelago; and Gambier Islands. The small, uninhabited atoll of Clipperton Island, c.3,400 mi (5,470 km) NE of Tahiti, is administered by France from French Polynesia. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on French Polynesia from Infoplease:
- French Polynesia - Map of French Polynesia & articles on flags, geography, history, statistics, disasters current events, and international relations.
- French Polynesia - Information on French Polynesia — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities.
- French Polynesia: meaning and definitions - French Polynesia: Definition and Pronunciation
- French Polynesia: History - History Beginning c.300 A.D., migrating Polynesians settled the islands that later became French ...
- French Polynesia: People, Economy, and Government - People, Economy, and Government The inhabitants of French Polynesia are mainly indigenous ...
|
|
