Geography
French Polynesia is in Polynesia, Oceania. Its listed coordinates are -17.6797, -149.4068; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Oceania
French Polynesia
French Polynesia is a country in Polynesia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Papeetē
- Continent
- Oceania
- Region
- Polynesia
- Population
- 279.5 thousand
- Area
- 4,167 km²
- Currency
- CFP franc (XPF)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +689
- Internet TLD
- .pf
- Time zone
- UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00
French Polynesia map preview: -17.68, -149.41
People and Culture
French Polynesia uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in French Polynesia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
French Polynesia is recorded with the official name French Polynesia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Papeetē
- Polynesia cultural and historic sites
- Oceania map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Papeetē
- Time zone data: UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- French Polynesia is grouped under Oceania.
- French Polynesia has a listed area of 4,167 km².
- French Polynesia is not listed as a UN member in the source data.
FAQs about French Polynesia
What is the capital of French Polynesia?
The capital of French Polynesia is Papeetē.
What continent is French Polynesia in?
French Polynesia is in Oceania.
What currency does French Polynesia use?
French Polynesia uses the CFP franc.
What language is spoken in French Polynesia?
French is listed for French Polynesia in this database.