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People come to French Polynesia with great expectations, having seen images all their life of the most beautiful islands in the world. They come to frolic in stylish resorts, scuba dive in blue lagoons teeming with tropical fish and experience a bit of French style mixed with South Pacific charm. Bora Bora has long been an idyllic honeymoon paradise and is certainly one of the better known areas to visitors. Moorea may lack a lagoon as spectacular as Bora Bora's, but many describe Moorea as the most beautiful place on earth. Like the rest of French Polynesia, Moorea is the result of volcanic activity; the island is lush, mountainous and its bays are the stuff of sailors' dreams.



French Polynesia, Oceania

Map of French Polynesia, Oceania



Regional Statistics for French Polynesia, Oceania


Location:
Oceania, archipelagoes in the South Pacific Ocean about one-half of the way from South America to Australia
Population:
274,578
Languages:
French (official), Polynesian (official), Asian languages, other
Capital:
Papeete
Currency:
Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique (CPF) franc
Climate:
tropical, but moderate
Temperature Range:
+21 to +34
Terrain:
mixture of rugged high islands and low islands with reefs

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