French Polynesia is an overseas country forming part of the French Republic. It covers a total area of 1,609 square miles and is home to an estimated 267,000 people.
The French Polynesia Political Map shows the national capital, major cities, important islands, and other territories. This country is located on the geographical coordinates of 15 00 S, 140 00 W. Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia. It is the administrative, cultural, economic, and industrial center of French Polynesia.
French Polynesia is composed of around 130 islands. There are major six groups of islands. The island groups are:
* Marquesas Islands
* Society Islands
* Tuamotu Archipelago
* Gambier Islands
* Austral Islands
* Bass Islands
Tahiti is the most-populous island and is the seat of the capital of the country, Papeete. The highest point in the region, Mount Orohena is also located on Tahiti.
Faaa is the largest commune in French Polynesia; it has a population of 29,851. The commune is located in the suburbs of Papeete in the country.
The other major cities of French Polynesia include:
- Punaauia
- Pirae
- Moorea-Maiao
- Mahina
- Paea
- Taiarapu-Est
- Papara
- Arue
- Takaroa
- Tatakoto
- Maupiti
- Fatu Hiva
- Ua Pou
- Rimatara
- Taputapuatea
- Tubuai
- Bora-Bora
The country also comprises five archipelagoes of which four are volcanic, and one coral. French Polynesia is home to Makatea, one of the three great phosphate rock islands in the Pacific Ocean.
