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  Encyclopedia: French Polynesia
Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean, at 17°40′ S 149°30′ W. The island had a population of 169,674 inhabitants at the 2002 census.
The Windward Islands (French Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia.
Main article: Economy of French Polynesia Economy - overview: Since 1962, when France stationed military personnel in the region, French Polynesia has changed from a subsistence economy to one in which a high proportion of the work force is either employed by the military or supports the tourist industry.
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 French Polynesia - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
French Polynesia has a moderately developed economy, which is dependent on imported goods, tourism and the financial assistance of mainland France.
In 2002, 69% of the population of French Polynesia lived in the island of Tahiti alone.
French Polynesia has a University, the Université de la Polynésie Française (UPF, "University of French Polynesia"), located in Faa'a, Tahiti.
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 Encyclopedia: Marquesas Islands
Fatu Hiva is one of the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean.
French control over the group was reestablished in 1870, and later incorporated into the territory of French Polynesia.
Famous French painter Paul Gauguin and Belgian singer Jacques Brel spent the last years of their lives in the Marquesas, and are buried there.
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 French Polynesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
French Polynesia (French: Polynésie française, Tahitian: Porinehia Farani) is a French "overseas country" (French: pays d'outre-mer, or POM) in the southern Pacific Ocean.
Windward Islands (French: (les) Îles du Vent or officially la subdivision adminstrative des Îles du Vent) (the two subdivisions administratives Windward Islands and Leeward Islands are part of the Society Islands)
Aside from Tahiti, important atolls and islands, and island groups in French Polynesia include Bora Bora, Hiva `Oa, Huahine, Maiao, Maupiti, Mehetia, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa, Tubuai, and Tupai.
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 Bambooweb: France
The French Republic is furthermore a member of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and of the Indian Ocean Commission (InOC), and an associate member of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).
Although the French monarchy is often dated to the 5th century, France's continuous existence as a separate entity begins with the 9th-century division of Charlemagne's Frankish empire into an eastern and a western part.
French politics, for the past 30 years, have been characterized by the opposition of two political groups: one left-wing, centered around the French Socialist Party, and one right-wing, centered around the RPR, then its successor the UMP.
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 Religion. Who is Religion? What is Religion? Where is Religion? Definition of Religion. Meaning of Religion.
Some historically Christian Western countries, particularly in Europe, show declining recruitment for priesthoods and monasteries, and studies in the UK show a fast-diminishing attendance at churches, synagogues, etc. The demographic group that is "losing faith" the most rapidly is the most well-educated classes.
This is a demographic group whose numbers are growing and whose future impact cannot be predicted.
Demographics of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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 French Polynesia - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
French Polynesia is a French overseas "country" (French: pays d'outre-mer, or POM) in the southern Pacific Ocean.
Other atolls, islands, and island groups in French Polynesia include Bora Bora, Huahine, Maiao, Marquesas Islands, Maupiti, Mehetia, Moorea, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa, Tuamotu, Tubuai, and Tupai.
The legal tender currency of French Polynesia is the CFP franc; however, many merchants will accept other currencies very readily.
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 French Polynesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Important atolls and islands, and island groups in French Polynesia include Bora Bora, Hiva `Oa, Huahine,,,, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa, Tubuai, and.
French Polynesia has a University, the Université de la Polynésie Française (UPF, "University of French Polynesia"), located in, Tahiti.
Luise Peltzer, former minister of culture of French Polynesia has been elected president of the University for 5 years.
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 French Polynesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
French Polynesia's cabinet has declared several islands of the French Pacific archipelago disaster areas after they were struck by unusually high tides at the...
French Polynesia has moved a step closer to disbanding the Pacific Franc and adopting the Euro as its currency.
French and Australian officials have held talks in French Polynesia on a range of issues including security and development issues in the Pacific region.
www.wikiverse.org /french-polynesia   (496 words)

  
 Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
French Polynesia encompasses five administrative areas representing five archipelagos with 130 islands and atolls in the South Pacific, approximately 5,000 miles east of Australia.
French Polynesia as a political entity is situated within the indigenous culture area of Polynesia, which includes all the islands in a “triangle” stretching from Easter Island in the east to the Hawaiian Islands in the north and New Zealand in the southwest.
The 1,544 square miles of area became a French overseas territory under the French constitution in 1957 and is currently administered by a French High Commissioner assigned by France, and a 48-member Territorial Assembly, both in the capital city of Papeete on Tahiti, the largest of the Society Islands.
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 France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
French politics, for the past 30 years, have been characterised by the opposition of two political groups: one left-wing, centred around the French Socialist Party, and one right-wing, centred around the Rassemblement pour la République (RPR), then its successor the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UMP).
The French Republic is furthermore a member of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and of the Indian Ocean Commission (COI), and an associate member of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).
French Brie, the area where the famous Brie cheese is produced, is the part of Brie that was annexed to the royal demesne, as opposed to Champagne Brie (Brie champenoise) which was annexed by Champagne.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/F/France.htm   (5406 words)

  
 ipedia.com: France Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The French Republic or France (French République Française or France), is a country located in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra, and Spain.
They continue to use the French Pacific Franc as their currency, which was unaffected by the French franc's replacement by the Euro in 2002.
The official language is French, with several regional languages (including Basque, Breton, Catalan, Corsican, Dutch (Flemish), German (Alsatian), Occitan and Oïl languages), but the French government and school system discouraged the use of any of them until recently.
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 French Polynesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
French Polynesia, a French overseas territory, is a group of Polynesian islands annexed by France during the 19th century.
French Polynesia has a moderately developed economy, which is dependent on imported goods, tourism and the financialassistance of mainland France.
In September 1995,France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium.
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 Resources on the French Polynesia
Along with nearby French Polynesia, it is ruled by France.
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 wiki/Demographics of French Polynesia Definition / wiki/Demographics of French Polynesia Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Geographically, Polynesia is a triangle with its three corners at Hawai'i, New Zealand, and Easter Island.
Languages: French French (le français, la langue française) is one of the most important Romance languages, outnumbered in speakers only by Spanish and Portuguese.
In 1999 French was the 11th most spoken language in the world being spoken by about 77 million people (called Francophones) as a mother tongue, and by 128 million altogether including second language speakers.
www.elresearch.com /wiki/Demographics_of_French_Polynesia   (974 words)

  
 Detailed Country Profile: France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Next to the overseas departments of French Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion, governed as part of the country, France has also the following overseas territories: French Polynesia, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and Wallis and Futuna.
I'd like to know the most current demographics of France-I was born there,haven't been there in a few years and am planning a trip back there this summer-I'd like some info on how France is growing into a culturally and ethnically diverse nation like the States.
If it's a fact that a part of the French population is against immigration, it doesn't imply that this was the only element to explain the April 21 election.
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French Polynesia is a French overseas "country" (
2004 it was briefly an overseas collectivity (French: collectivité d'outre-mer, or COM).
Other atolls, islands, and island groups in French Polynesia include Bora Bora, Huahine,
en-cyclopedia.com /wiki/French_Polynesia   (470 words)

  
 French Polynesia - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
CLIMATE: French Polynesia has a tropical climate which is hot and humid from November to April but cooler and drier for the remainder of the year.
Almost 19% of the population are mixed, of which Polynesian-Europeans account for 16.8%, Polynesian-Chinese for 1.3% and European-Chinese for.5% while Europeans, mostly French, account for 10% and Chinese account for 4% of the population.
LANGUAGES: The official language is French, although Tahitian is spoken by the majority of Polynesians.
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/frenpoly.htm   (549 words)

  
 The International Encyclopedia of Sexuality: French Polynesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
IES - Countries - French Polynesia - Demographics and a Historical Perspective
IES - Subjects - Demographics and a Historical Perspective - French Polynesia
In precolonial Tahitian times of the latter 1700s, discussion of teen pregnancies must be situated within the cultural and historical context.
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 GlobalCircle portal  F-G   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Falkland geography, demographics, economy, modern history to 1994
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French Polynesia geography, demographics, economy, modern history to 1994
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 French Polynesia - Information
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 Demographics of French Guiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
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 Demographics of French Polynesia at opensource encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
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 Tahiti Resorts, Hotels & Travel (TRAVELMAXIA.COM) French Polynesia
the French Polynesia database for the accommodation or diving operation to suit your budget and style.
The French Polynesia Government has announced that it will buy Anuanuraro, a remote and uninhabited atoll about 700 kilometres east of Tahiti for tourism development.
The company is currently investing some 350 million CFP on renovation and redecorating.
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 French Polynesia from go2wo
Geography, demographics, economy, history, and government (see also Research)
E-Conflict World Encyclopedia - French Polynesia - national anthem, flag, map, people, economy, geography, government, defence, news and weather
Governments on the WWW - French Polynesia - comprehensive database of governmental institutions - parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, etc
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 AsiaSource: AsiaPROFILES - A resource of the Asia Society
Interested in seeing how data for French Polynesia compares to other countries in the region?
Try our Country Comparison which will allow you to compare statistics between up to 5 countries at once.
We also offer an Asian Government Directory which lists the leader and senior ministers of French Polynesia.
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 Demographics of French Polynesia : French Polynesia/People   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Demographics of French Polynesia : French Polynesia/People
Demographics of French Polynesia : French Polynesia/People
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It uses material from the wikipedia article Demographics of French Polynesia : French Polynesia/People.
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