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French Polynesia

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French Polynesia
A French overseas territory in the south-central Pacific Ocean comprising some 120 islands, including the Society, Marquesas, and Austral islands and the Tuamotu archipelago. It was organized as a territory in 1903. Papeete, on the island of Tahiti, is the capital. Population: 279,000.
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Noun1.French Polynesia - a French overseas possession in the South Pacific
Polynesia - the islands in the eastern part of Oceania
Society Islands - an island group of French Polynesia in the South Pacific to the east of Samoa
Low Archipelago, Paumotu Archipelago, Tuamotu Archipelago - a group of about 80 coral islands in French Polynesia
Austral Islands, Tubuai Islands - a chain of small islands in French Polynesia
Gambier Islands - a group of islands in the south central Pacific; part of French Polynesia
Iles Marquises, Marquesas Islands - a group of volcanic islands in the south central Pacific; part of French Polynesia


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French activities in New Zealand, French Polynesia and New Caledonia and the seas between are covered, while also reflecting on the wider impact that maritime history is having on historiography.
Less expensive alternatives (Tahiti's beauty on a smaller scale, easily accessible, very friendly people, and much more affordable) are Rarotonga, Aitutaki, and the rest of the Cook Islands, due west of French Polynesia.
6 million, six-year National Science Foundation grant to establish a long-term project studying the coral reefs of French Polynesia.
 
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