Research topic: French Polynesia

French Polynesia officially Territory of French Polynesia, internally self-governing overseas country (2002 pop. 245,516) of France, consisting of 118 islands in the South Pacific. The capital is Papeete , on Tahiti . The territory comprises five main groups: the Society Islands ; Marquesas Islands ; Austral Islands ; Tuamotu Archipelago ; and Gambier Islands . The small, uninhabited atoll of Clipperton Island , c.3,400 mi (5,470 km) NE of Tahiti, is administered by France from French Polynesia. Tropical fruits are grown on plantations, and cultured pearls, coconut... Read more