French Polynesia
Overseas collectivity of France · France
French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France, in Polynesia. Its capital is Papeetē. About 282,465 people live there (2025). It covers 4,167 km². It has no land borders.
French Polynesia at a glance
- Capital
- Papeetē
- Population (2025)
- 282,465
- Area
- 4,167 km²
- Density
- 68 per km²
- Official language
- French
- Currency
- CFP franc
- People
- French Polynesian
- Calling code
- +689
- Internet domain
- .pf
- Coast
- Surrounded by sea
How French Polynesia compares
- Similar in size: Cape Verde (4,033 km²).
- Similar population: Barbados (282,623).
- The CFP franc is also used in 2 other places: New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna.
- French is also an official language in 31 other countries: Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada and 25 more.
The flag of French Polynesia
Would you recognise French Polynesia?
French Polynesia has no land borders
French Polynesia shares no land border with another country.
Quick quiz: French Polynesia
3 questions. Tap an answer to check it.
1. Which is the flag of French Polynesia?
That's the flag of French Polynesia.
2. What is the capital of French Polynesia?
Papeetē is the capital of French Polynesia.
3. Which has more people?
French Polynesia has about 282,465 people and Barbados about 282,623.
Questions about French Polynesia
Is French Polynesia a country?
No. French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France. It is not one of the 195 countries.
What is the capital of French Polynesia?
The capital of French Polynesia is Papeetē.
Does French Polynesia have any land borders?
No. French Polynesia is surrounded by sea and shares no land border with another country.
How big is French Polynesia?
French Polynesia covers 4,167 km², about the same size as Cape Verde (4,033 km²).
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