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French Polynesia
Islands of Tahiti, Endless Blue
Overview
A sprawling collection of 118 islands in the South Pacific, including Tahiti and Bora Bora, synonymous with overwater bungalows and Polynesian paradise.
Geographic Context
Region
Oceania
Subregion
Polynesia
Land Area
4,167 km²
Capital
Papeetē
Languages
French
Currencies
CFP franc (₣)
At a Glance
19
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
19
Life Expectancy
84.1 yrs
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Urbanization
62%
Housing Index
69
Climate
Average Temperature
26.2°C
Average AQI
15
Most Temperate Cities
1 Nuku-Hiva 27.3°C
2 Ua-Pou 27.3°C
3 Hiva-Oa 27.2°C
4 Rangiroa 27.2°C
5 Tahuata 27.2°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Fangatau 10 AQI
2 Fatu-Hiva 10 AQI
3 Gambier 10 AQI
4 Hikueru 10 AQI
5 Hiva-Oa 10 AQI
Cities
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Hiva-Oa Huahine Mahina Makemo Manihi Maupiti Moorea-Maiao Napuka Nuku-Hiva Nukutavake Paea Papara Papeete Pirae Puka-Puka Punaauia Raivavae Rangiroa Rapa Reao Rimatara Rurutu Tahaa Tahuata Taiarapu-Est Taiarapu-Ouest Takaroa Taputapuatea Tatakoto Teva I Uta Tubuai Tumaraa Tureia Ua-Huka Ua-Pou Uturoa
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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