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Photos of French Polynesia

French Polynesia consists of five archipelagos -- the Austral Islands, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands, the Society Islands (all volcanic), and the Tuamotu Archipelago (coral). In 2024, the Marquesas Islands became a UNESCO World Heritage site because they were the first inhabited islands in French Polynesia (since 1000 A.D.) and are home to biodiversity that includes rare plants and birds. Pictured is Nuku Hiva, the largest of the Marquesas Islands.

Introduction

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Geography

Area

comparison ranking: total 174

People and Society

Languages

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Age structure

2024 population pyramid:
2024 population pyramid

Median age

comparison ranking: total 98

Population growth rate

comparison ranking: 133

Birth rate

comparison ranking: 134

Death rate

comparison ranking: 167

Net migration rate

comparison ranking: 126

Infant mortality rate

comparison ranking: total 184

Total fertility rate

comparison ranking: 143

Environment

Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

comparison ranking: 67

Real GDP per capita

comparison ranking: 108

Labor force

comparison ranking: 181

Unemployment rate

comparison ranking: 172

Current account balance

comparison ranking: 68

Exports

comparison ranking: 206

Imports

comparison ranking: 182

Energy

Communications

Transportation

Airports

comparison ranking: 85

Merchant marine

comparison ranking: total 145

Military and Security