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All Countries > French Polynesia French Polynesia is divided into five archipelagos: the Society Islands, composed of the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands; the Tuamotu Archipelago; the Gambier Islands; the Austral Islands; and the Marquesas Islands. Clipperton Island, an uninhabited atoll, south of the coast of Mexico, is also part of the territory. The population is primarily Polynesian, with minorities of Chinese and Europeans. French is the official language, but various Polynesian languages are generally spoken. The principal island is Tahiti; its chief town, Papeete
(population, 1988, 23,555), is the capital of the territory. Copra, vanilla, and
cultured pearls are the leading exports. Subsistence activities include fishing
and the culture of tropical fruits. Tourism, a growing business, is very
important to the economy. "French Polynesia," Microsoft® Encarta® 97 Encyclopedia.
Last Revised: May 19, 2007 12:14 PM. |
French Polynesia (French Polynésie Française), overseas territory of France, consisting of several groups of small islands scattered over a wide area of the eastern South Pacific Ocean. The territory has a total land area of 3521 sq km (1359 sq mi).
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