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French Polynesia: flag, capital and facts

French Polynesia is a territory in Oceania (Australia & Oceania). Its capital is Papeetē. Population — 281,807. Area — 4,167 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.

The flag of French Polynesia

A red-and-white flag with a canoe sailing under the rays of the sun.

The capital of French Polynesia — Papeetē

Papeetē is the capital of French Polynesia. Papeete means 'basket of water' — and Papa takes the kids to Tahiti.

Facts about French Polynesia

Capital: Papeetē
Continent: Australia & Oceania
Region: Oceania
Population: 281,807
Area: 4,167 km²
Currency: XPF (₣)
Status: Dependent territory
Coordinates: -15°, -140°

How to remember the name

The namePolynesia means 'many islands' — Tahiti, Bora Bora and a hundred more French islands.

Did you know?

Overwater bungalows on stilts were invented here, on Bora Bora.

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