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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. The town, situated on the alsatian wine route, was founded in the 9th century. In september 1995, france stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the mururoa atoll after a threeyear moratorium. Australia oceania french polynesia central intelligence agency. French polynesia is an overseas collectivity of france. French polynesia photos, flag, map and travel information. Introduction geography people government economy communications transportation military transnational issues, country map of french polynesia. Anyone with a lot of time and a sense of purpose is encouraged to update licence articles 2with the new data. The french annexed various polynesian island groups during the 19th century. Papeete, the capital of french polynesia, is located in tahiti, and all of the important. A view of new zealands capital of wellington, located at the southwestern tip of north island near the cook strait. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2017 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.

A warm rainy season lasts from november to april, and a relatively cool dry season from may to october. Australia oceania french polynesia the world factbook. Frances leaders remain committed to a capitalism in. 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. In recent years, french polynesias autonomy has been considerably expanded. Cia the world factbook 2000 french polynesia ooda loop. However, since 2014, french polynesia has shown signs of recovery.

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. 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. French polynesia s tourismdominated service sector accounted for 85% of total value added for the economy in 2012. For additional and more current information on leadership in selected foreign countries, see chiefs of state. Cia world fact book, 2004french polynesia wikisource. The world factbook 2004 printed version provides a snapshot of the world as of 1 january, 2004. 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. Makatea in french polynesia is one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the pacific ocean the others are banaba. 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. Overseas lands of french polynesia conventional short form. Photo galleries from french polynesia 76 total bora bora by phb.

French polynesia the countries wiki fandom powered by wikia. World french polynesian photos photos from french polynesia. Full text of the 1991 cia world factbook internet archive. The french polynesia is an overseas collectivity of france located in the pacific ocean. Cia world fact book, 2004french polynesia wikisource, the.

Pearl farming is the second biggest industry, accounting for 54% of exports in 2015. It was conquered by louis xiv and the french in 1673 and over subsequent centuries alternated between german and french control. Archaeological evidence suggests that the marquesas islands may have been settled about 200 bce from western polynesia. French polynesia cia map world map world atlas atlas of. Australiaoceania french polynesia overseas lands of france caption. 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. Media in category cia world factbook maps of french polynesia the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total.

For a discussion of the history of french polynesia in its broader, regional context, see pacific islands. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of french polynesia economy 2020 information contained here. He and his wife, chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers and parents with their geography and map questions. This entry is the stock of proved reserves of natural gas in cubic meters cu m. 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.

In 1226, it became a free imperial city of the holy roman empire. 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. The country is made up of several groups of polynesian islands. Except in the marquesas and the northern tuamotus, precipitation is abundant, often.

President jacques chirac since 17 may 1995 head of government. Besides the french space center at kourou which accounts for 25% of gdp, fishing and forestry are the most important economic activities. Porinetia farani is a french overseas collectivity french. 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. France the world factbook central intelligence agency. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. The economy is tied closely to the larger french economy through subsidies and imports. Archaeological evidence suggests that the marquesas islands may have been settled about 200 bce from. Apr, 2012 cia world fact book, 2004 french polynesia. Australiaoceania french polynesia overseas lands of france note.

French polynesia the countries wiki fandom powered by. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of french polynesia government 2015 information contained here. There is now a 2010 cia the world factbook available online. Map courtesy cia world factbook french polynesia is a french overseas country french. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. French polynesias tourismdominated service sector accounted for 85% of total value added for the economy in 2012.

French polynesia government 2020, cia world factbook. 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. 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. French polynesia cia world factbook the best country. French polynesia cia map world map world atlas atlas. 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. French president elected by popular vote for a fiveyear. French polynesia simple english wikipedia, the free. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of french polynesia 2009 information contained here. Full text of the 1993 cia world factbook internet archive. The information regarding french polynesia on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. 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.

Except in the marquesas and the northern tuamotus, precipitation is abundant, often falling in. It is a group of six archipelagos in the south pacific. The dispersion of the islands through 20 of latitude, however, results in regional climatic variation. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. The online factbook is updated periodically throughout the year. French polynesia government 2015, cia world factbook. In general, information available as of 1 january, 2004 was used in the preparation of the world factbook 2004. In recent years, french polynesia s autonomy has been considerably expanded. Wikimedia commons has media related to transport in french polynesia. The information regarding french polynesia on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency.

No claims are made regarding the accuracy of french polynesia 2020 information contained here. Flags, maps, and country data taken from the cia world factbook. Cia the world factbook country comparison population. F cia world factbook the best country factbook available. 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. Polynesia, wikipedia, 20190421, retrieved 20190423. Issn 155383 for additional information on government leaders in selected foreign countries, go to world leaders. 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. Prime minister jeanpierre raffarin since 7 may 2002 elections. The following demographic statistics are from the cia.

Prior to european arrival the island was governed by native chiefs. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. This section focuses specifically on the history and development of the area and country now known as french polynesia. Central intelligence agency, complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations, with details on geography, people, government, the economy, communications, transportation, the. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. This article incorporates public domain material from the cia world factbook document. First settled by the french in 1604, french guiana was the site of notorious penal settlements until 1951.