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Flag of French Polynesia map of French Polynesia and Tahiti French Polynesia Mount Rotui
Moorea Island
Society Islands Volcanic peaks of Bora-Bora
The rich ecosystem of the South Pacific atolls
French Polynesia: Ethnic composition French Polynesia: Religious affiliation
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French Polynesia: Media

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Moorea Island
Marine biology students conducting research on Moorea Island.
Video: Displayed by permission of The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
The rich ecosystem of the South Pacific atolls
Learn about the plant and animal life of Fakarava island, French Polynesia.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Exploring Bora-Bora: A South Pacific paradise
Learn about Bora-Bora, French Polynesia.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Life at a South Pacific shark nursery
A shark nursery in French Polynesia is home to blacktip and lemon sharks.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

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Flag of French Polynesia
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map of French Polynesia and Tahiti
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French Polynesia
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Mount Rotui
Mount Rotui, separating Cook (Paopao) and Papetoai (Oponu) bays, on the north coast...
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Society Islands
Coral-reef lagoon surrounding Raiatea and Tahaa in the Society Islands, Pacific Ocean.
© Nicholas DeVore III/Bruce Coleman Inc.
Volcanic peaks of Bora-Bora
Volcanic peaks of Bora-Bora, Îles Sous le Vent, French Polynesia.
© Frederick Millett/Shutterstock.com
Bora-Bora, Society Islands
Hut dwellings, Bora-Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia.
© Goodshoot/Jupiterimages
Bora-Bora, French Polynesia
Tourist bungalows off the coast of Bora-Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia.
© idreamphoto/Fotolia
Paul Gauguin Museum
Inner court of Paul Gauguin Museum, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Shostal Associates
Pacific Islands
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French Polynesia: Ethnic composition
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French Polynesia: Religious affiliation
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French Polynesia: Urban-rural
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French Polynesia: Age breakdown
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French Polynesia: Major import sources
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French Polynesia: Major export destinations
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