Photo galleries from french polynesia 76 total bora bora by phb. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of french polynesia 2020 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of french polynesia 2009 information contained here. Pearl farming is the second biggest industry, accounting for 54% of exports in 2015.
A view of new zealands capital of wellington, located at the southwestern tip of north island near the cook strait. Except in the marquesas and the northern tuamotus, precipitation is abundant, often falling in. Australia oceania french polynesia central intelligence agency. In 1226, it became a free imperial city of the holy roman empire. Polynesia, wikipedia, 20190421, retrieved 20190423. The city is the second largest in new zealand after auckland, and at 41 degrees south latitude, it is the southernmost capital city in the world. World french polynesian photos photos from french polynesia. French polynesia is an overseas collectivity of france. Except in the marquesas and the northern tuamotus, precipitation is abundant, often. However, since 2014, french polynesia has shown signs of recovery.
This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. French polynesia government 2020, cia world factbook. Apr, 2012 cia world fact book, 2004 french polynesia. French polynesia the countries wiki fandom powered by. French polynesia government 2015, cia world factbook. Anyone with a lot of time and a sense of purpose is encouraged to update licence articles 2with the new data. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of french polynesia economy 2020 information contained here.
The information regarding french polynesia on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. President jacques chirac since 17 may 1995 head of government. The information regarding french polynesia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. In recent years, french polynesia s autonomy has been considerably expanded. It is located in the middle of the pacific ocean and is made up of a number of islands, the most famous island being tahiti. It was conquered by louis xiv and the french in 1673 and over subsequent centuries alternated between german and french control. Besides the french space center at kourou which accounts for 25% of gdp, fishing and forestry are the most important economic activities. In recent years, french polynesias autonomy has been considerably expanded. This entry is the stock of proved reserves of natural gas in cubic meters cu m.
The following demographic statistics are from the cia. For a discussion of the history of french polynesia in its broader, regional context, see pacific islands. Albania 1, australia 4, brazil 1, cyprus 1, egypt 1, greece 1, lebanon 1, liberia 1, marshall islands 1, norway 1, panama 2, romania 1. Australia oceania french polynesia the world factbook. This section focuses specifically on the history and development of the area and country now known as french polynesia. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of french polynesia government 2015 information contained here. French polynesia simple english wikipedia, the free. Cia world fact book, 2004french polynesia wikisource, the. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The economy is tied closely to the larger french economy through subsidies and imports. Makatea in french polynesia is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the pacific ocean the others are banaba. There is now a 2010 cia the world factbook available online.
This article incorporates public domain material from the cia world factbook website. Prior to european arrival the island was governed by native chiefs. Since 1962, when france stationed military personnel in the region, french polynesia has changed from a subsistence agricultural economy to one in which a high proportion of the work force is either employed. The town, situated on the alsatian wine route, was founded in the 9th century. French polynesias tourismdominated service sector accounted for 85% of total value added for the economy in 2012. Introduction geography people government economy communications transportation military transnational issues, country map of french polynesia. It is a group of six archipelagos in the south pacific. Senegal joined with the gambia to form the nominal confederation of senegambia in 1982, but the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and. Wikimedia commons has media related to transport in french polynesia. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Archaeological evidence suggests that the marquesas islands may have been settled about 200 bce from. Australiaoceania french polynesia overseas lands of france note. French polynesia cia map world map world atlas atlas of. In september 1995, france stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the mururoa atoll after a threeyear moratorium.
From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. French polynesia the countries wiki fandom powered by wikia. The french annexed various polynesian island groups during the 19th century. Unknown at the time to french and polynesians, the konoe cabinet in imperial japan on september 16, 1940 included french polynesia among the many territories which were to become japanese possessions in the postwar world 6 though in the course of the war in the pacific the japanese were not able to launch an actual invasion of the french. Prime minister jeanpierre raffarin since 7 may 2002 elections.
The information regarding french polynesia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. French polynesia has changed from a subsistence agricultural economy to one in which a high proportion of the work force is either employed by the military or supports the. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. Considered by many as one of the natural wonders of the world, the island of borabora is a single island surrounded by an extensive coral reef and a beautiful blue lagoon captured in the center of this lowoblique photograph. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. Flags, maps, and country data taken from the cia world factbook.
The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. A warm rainy season lasts from november to april, and a relatively cool dry season from may to october. French polynesia cia map world map world atlas atlas. Media in category cia world factbook maps of french polynesia the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. F cia world factbook the best country factbook available. French president elected by popular vote for a fiveyear. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. French polynesia photos, flag, map and travel information. Cia the world factbook country comparison population. It is made up of several groups of polynesian islands, the most famous island being tahiti in the society islands group, which is also the most populous island, and the seat of the capital of the. Porinetia farani is a french overseas collectivity french. The french polynesia is an overseas collectivity of france located in the pacific ocean. Archaeological evidence suggests that the marquesas islands may have been settled about 200 bce from western polynesia.
The constitutional status as an overseas collectivity was introduced in 2003 and remains unchanged, however in 2004 it also received the designation as an overseas country. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. France the world factbook central intelligence agency. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. In september 1995, france stirred up widespread protests by. The french colonies of senegal and the french sudan were merged in 1959 and granted their independence as the mali federation in 1960. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. Map courtesy cia world factbook french polynesia is a french overseas country french. Full text of the 1991 cia world factbook internet archive. This article incorporates public domain material from the cia world factbook document. The country is made up of several groups of polynesian islands.
Since 1962, when france stationed military personnel in the region, french polynesia has changed from a subsistence agricultural economy to one in which a high proportion of the work force is either employed by the military or supports the tourist industry. First settled by the french in 1604, french guiana was the site of notorious penal settlements until 1951. Australiaoceania french polynesia overseas lands of france caption. The dispersion of the islands through 20 of latitude, however, results in regional climatic variation. French polynesia cia world factbook the best country. This article is about the demographic features of the population of french polynesia, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. Frances leaders remain committed to a capitalism in. Central intelligence agency, complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations, with details on geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, the.
Full text of the 1993 cia world factbook internet archive. Proved reserves are those quantities of natural gas, which, by analysis of geological and engineering data, can be estimated with a high degree of confidence to be commercially recoverable from a given date forward, from known reservoirs and under current economic conditions. Central intelligence agency, complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations, with details on geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, the military, and transnational issues and. French polynesia s tourismdominated service sector accounted for 85% of total value added for the economy in 2012.
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