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Area : 621  sq.mi

Population : 265000 hab.

In brief

Visa :
No
Vaccinations :
No
Currency :
Franc Pacifique
Capitale :
Taiohae
Languages :
French, tahitian, English

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Culture

 Culture

French Polynesia combines local traditions with influences from French culture. From traditional dance and drumming to wood carving, tattooing and even firewalking, you will get to see and learn about many of French Polynesia's local traditions and customs.

 Literature


'Varua Tupu: New Writing and Art from French Polynesia' edited by F Stewart, K Mateata-Allain and A Mawyer (2006)


'Tahiti and French Polynesia: Best Atolls, Lagoons, Beaches and More' (Lonely Planet Country Guides) by C Brash (2009)
'Frommer's Tahiti and French Polynesia' by B Goodwin (2010)
'South Pacific' (Lonely Planet Multi Country Guide) by R McKinnon (2009)

 Films

 Music


'Magic of Polynesian Dance' by Grands Ballets De Tahiti (2007)
'Polynesian Chants' by Voix Des Iles (2007)
'Pacific Chants: Polynesian Him' by David Fanshawe (2003)
'Moana Lounge: Polynesian Vibes' by Various Artists (2003)