Knowra French Polynesia French Polynesia French Polynesia is a self-governing French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, comprising more than 100 islands and atolls across five archipelagos.
Society Islands : An archipelago in French Polynesia that includes Tahiti, Moorea, and the Leeward Islands. This archipelago contains Tahiti and forms French Polynesia’s principal population and political center.
President of French Polynesia : The head of French Polynesia’s government, elected by its Assembly. The president leads the local executive and implements policies within the collectivity’s powers.
Polynesian migration : The movement of Austronesian-speaking peoples across the islands of the Pacific Ocean. It provides the broad human history behind the settlement of French Polynesia’s archipelagos.
Tourism in French Polynesia : A major industry centered on the islands’ landscapes, resorts, diving, and cultural heritage. Tourism is a leading source of employment and income across the islands.
Tahitian language : A Polynesian language spoken mainly in the Society Islands and used widely in French Polynesia. Tahitian is a prominent Indigenous language alongside French, the territory’s official language.
Tuamotu Archipelago : A large chain of coral atolls in French Polynesia, stretching across the central South Pacific. Its low coral atolls contrast with the high volcanic islands of the Society Islands.
Assembly of French Polynesia : The elected legislative body of French Polynesia, based in Papeete. The Assembly makes local laws and scrutinizes the government.
Tupaia : A Raiatean navigator and priest who joined James Cook’s first Pacific voyage in 1769. His life connects Society Islands knowledge and diplomacy with early European voyages.
Pearl farming in French Polynesia : The cultivation of black-lipped pearl oysters for commercial pearls, especially in the Tuamotu Islands. Black pearl production links lagoon ecosystems to one of the territory’s distinctive exports.
French Polynesian culture : The diverse cultural traditions of the islands and peoples of French Polynesia. This broader cultural frame includes distinct archipelago traditions and shared Polynesian heritage.
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