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French Polynesia

  • Papeete
  • Oceania
  • French

At a glance

French Polynesia: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Papeete
Population
278,786
Area
4,167 km² · 1,609 sq mi
Languages
French
Currency
CFP Franc (XPF)
Time zone
UTC−10:00
Calling code
+689
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.pf
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Native name
Polynésie française
Continent
Oceania
Demonym
French Polynesians
Government
overseas collectivity of France

Neighbouring countries

It has no land borders.

Questions

French Polynesia: frequently asked questions

French Polynesia: what currency is used?
Currency in French Polynesia: CFP Franc (XPF).
French Polynesia: what language do people speak?
Languages of French Polynesia: French.
French Polynesia: what is the capital?
The capital of French Polynesia is Papeete.

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