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Flag of French Polynesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The flag of French Polynesia was adopted in 1984. A pirogue is depicted in the central disc over a stylised emblem of sun and sea; this is very similar to other flags in this area, for example Kiribati. In some versions of this flag, five figures representing the peoples of the island group are included in the design. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_French_Polynesia   (115 words)

flag of French Polynesia flags In the center of the flag is placed the symbol of French Polynesia, a white disc (43 cm) charged with a Polynesian outrigger and its sail, in red, seen in front view and outlined in brown. The decree from 4 December 1985 regulates the use of the flag and prescribes that the flags of the archipelagos and islands of French Polynesia may be hoisted along with the colours of the Territory and the Nation [i.e. The flag I saw opposite the main harbour of the island (Vaitape) and beside the two official flags (France and French Polynesia) was five horizontal stripes red-white-red-white-red. www.flagsflagsflags.net /flags/pf.php   (2067 words)

Presidency of French Polynesia - The flag and anthem   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) The Territorial Government decree of Dec. 4, 1985 governing the display of the flag stipulates that the flags of the archipelagoes and islands of French Polynesia may be flown next to the Territorial and National flags. The flag of French Polynesia is rectangular, measuring 1 meter (3.28 ft.) by 1.5 meters (4.9 ft.). The center of the flag presents the symbol of French Polynesia, a white circle 43 centimeters (16.9 inches) in diameter that is filled with a Polynesian canoe with red sails. www.presidence.pf /index.php?18292   (666 words)

French Polynesia French Polynesia shall be democratically self-governed by its elective representatives and by local referendum, in the conditions prescribed by the present organic law. The flag of French Polynesia shall always be flown with the French national flag, according to article 1 of organic law 96-312, dated 12 April 1996, on the autonomy status of French Polynesia. The Territorial Government decree of 4 December 1985 governing the display of the flag stipulates that the flags of the archipelagos and islands of French Polynesia may be flown next to the Territorial and National flags. flagspot.net /flags/pf.html   (1464 words)

Flag of French Polynesia: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) French polynesia is a french overseas "country" (french: pays doutre-mer, or pom) in the southern pacific ocean.... The marquesas islands are a group of islands in french polynesia.... Rightframehuahinehuahine is a part of the society islands of french polynesia.... www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fl/flag_of_french_polynesia.htm   (413 words)

French Polynesia -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) French Polynesia (French: Polynésie française, Tahitian: Porinetia Farani) is a French "overseas collectivity" (French: collectivité d'outre-mer, or COM) with the particular designation of "overseas country" (French: pays d'outre-mer, or POM) in the southern Pacific Ocean. 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. psychcentral.com /psypsych/French_Polynesia   (965 words)

Rurutu (Austral Islands, French Polynesia) The flag of Rurutu, as seen during the opening ceremony of the Inter-Austral Island Games in 2000, is horizontally divided white-red with a centered blue stripe of half the length of the flag, lying upon the red stripe and bearing RURUTU in white letters. According to the Flags of Paradise chart [brt96], the old flag of Rurutu (that is before the establishment of the Protectorate) is horizontally divided white-red with a centered blue stripe of half the length of the flag, lying upon the red stripe and bearing RURUTU in void white letters. According to the Flags of Paradise chart [brt96], the flag of the Protectorate of Rurutu is the former flag of Rurutu with the French national flag in canton. flagspot.net /flags/pf-au-rr.html   (849 words)

Institutions & Government in Tahiti by The Tahiti Traveler The round device in the middle is composed of sun rays in yellow, blue waves for the sea and a double canoe with 5 crosses symbolizing the 5 Polynesian archipelagoes. French Polynesia is now a member of international organizations and has its own representation in foreign states. The President of the Government of French Polynesia is the Chief of the Executive and he represents the Territory and its Territorial administration. www.thetahititraveler.com /general/socinst.asp   (600 words)

French Polynesia - Wikitravel French Polynesia (Polynesie Francaise, [1]) is an archipelago of islands that is an overseas dependent territory of France in the South Pacific Ocean about one-half of the way from South America to Australia. The flagcarrier of French Polynesia is Air Tahiti Nui and the main airport and regional hub is Papeete. French Polynesia is one of the few places within practical sailing distance of the Pitcairn Islands. wikitravel.org /en/French_Polynesia   (685 words)

Political Parties (French Polynesia) A similar flag for Mangareva is in use with horizontal white-light blue-white equalsized parallel stripes with five stars on it. This is the flag of the pro-independence Tavini party - as seen during television broadcasts of the pro-independence riots in Tahiti, mid-1996. Prominently displayed was a flag, a horizontal tricolour of red white and red, with a central emblem on the white band which appeared to be a garland of green leaves around a yellow sun in splendour. www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/pf}.html   (553 words)

French Polynesia - Country information - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade French Polynesia was also enabled to negotiate and sign in its own right administrative arrangements and regional cooperation agreements with countries in the Pacific region. French Polynesia is a parliamentary democracy, with a 57-member assembly and an executive headed by a president elected by a simple majority vote within the assembly. The French Government is represented in French Polynesia by a High Commissioner, currently responsible for police and justice, monetary policy, tertiary education, immigration, and defence and foreign affairs. www.dfat.gov.au /geo/french_polynesia/polynesia_brief.html   (1711 words)

Worldworx Travel - Regional Information - Australasia and Oceania - Oceania - French Polynesia French Polynesia is located within Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean, east of the International Date Line and around half way between South America and Australia. The total occupied area of French Polynesia is 4167 km although only 3660 km of this figure is actually landmass. The French annexed many Polynesian islands during the 19th century and indeed French Polynesia is still considered a territory and administration of France. www.worldworx.tv /regional-information/australasia-oceania/oceania/french-polynesia   (370 words)

French Polynesia Political, Economic and Relationship Country Paper: Pacific Division, NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) French Polynesia is adjusting to the reduced inflow of French funds. French Polynesia is an associate member of ESCAP and is eligible for benefits under the EU/ACP successor agreement to Lome IV Convention signed in Cotonou, Benin in June 2000. French Polynesia participates in the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and is a member of the Pacific Islands Development Programme as well as being as associate member of the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC). www.mfat.govt.nz /foreign/regions/pacific/country/frenchpolynesiapaper.html   (2801 words)

Flag FX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Flag of French Guiana - the French Tricolor French Guiana - The Tricolor Flag The flag of French Guiana is the French Tricolor because it is an Overseas Department of France. French Flag e choice He was the sole bond, the sole connection, the sole communication which remained to her with men, with the living. French Flag The Flag of France - Description of the French Flag As the above picture of the French Flag indicates the overall background is Red, white and blue The description of the French Flag is... www.flagfx.com /frenchflag   (2078 words)

TAHITI.COM-About Tahiti-Government- French Polynesia The Government of French Polynesia is a collegiate institution, led by a President. His term of office is of five years as is the one of the councilors of the Assembly of French Polynesia. The C.E.S.C. is an advisory group which is consulted by the Government of French Polynesia or the Assembly of French Polynesia regarding projects that have an economic, social or cultural nature. www.tahiti.com /english-version/about-tahiti/gen-resources/govmt-tahiti.htm   (2839 words)

french polynesia flag and description French Polynesia is an overseas possession of France. Its flag depicts a canoe (piroque), sailing under a golden sun. All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. www.worldatlas.com /webimage/flags/countrys/pacific/frenchpy.htm   (180 words)

French Polynesia, Map and Flag elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Government and the president of the Territorial Assembly are elected by the members of the assembly Since 1962, when France stationed military personnel in the region, French Polynesia has changed from a subsistence agricultural economy to one in which a high proportion of the work force is either employed by the military or supports the tourist industry. With the halt of French nuclear testing in 1996, the military contribution to the economy fell sharply. www.greatestcities.com /Oceania/French_Polynesia.html   (802 words)

France flag - Embassy of France in the US - The French Flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Flag Description: the flag of France is used. Each France flag is dyed on 100% nylon fabric and finished with a canvas header and brass grommets. Depending on the circumstances, it may be accompanied by the European flag or the flag of another country. flag.coolindexes.com /pclid/flag-france-flag.htm   (460 words)

French Polynesia - Society Islands - Tahiti Tourism - Marquesas Islands French Polynesia a collection of 118 islands covers a vast area of the southeastern Pacific Ocean, just about the size of Europe. Divided among five archipelagoes: the volcanic Society Islands, also called the islands under the wind (in the west) and the wind islands (in the east), with the well known island of Tahiti, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Gambier Islands, the Marquesas Islands, and the coral Tubuai Islands (Austral Islands). Founded in 1987, the French University of the Pacific has two university centers, one in New Caledonia, the other in French Polynesia. www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/french_polynesia.htm   (977 words)

French Flag - Flag Of French Polynesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) If you would like to use this flag of French Polynesia or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page. If you would like to use this map of French Polynesia or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page. If you would like to use this information for French Polynesia or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page. appliedlanguage.com /flags_of_the_world/flag_of_french_polynesia.shtml   (254 words)

French Polynesia map and information page by World Atlas Almost 61% of the total population of French Polynesia lives on the island of Tahiti, in and around the capital city of Papeete. Rangiroa, the largest coral atoll in French Polynesia, is famed for its natural beauty, and remains a favorite of travelers from across the globe. For additional info about French Polynesia, and their most interesting history, go here. www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/oceania/pf.htm   (472 words)

Category:French Polynesia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Articles and media on this topic in other Wikimedia projects can be found at: Commons Category French Polynesia Postage stamps and postal history of French Polynesia This page was last modified 04:15, 22 May 2006. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:French_Polynesia   (85 words)

French Polynesia (Directory/Oceania/French Polynesia) French Polynesia (French : Polynésie française, Tahitian : Porinetia Farani) is a French "overseas collectivity" (French : collectivité d'outre-mer, or COM) with the particular designation of "overseas... French Polynesia Map and Tahiti Map, South Pacific Islands. Spread over a vast area about the size of Europe, the widely scattered (118 islands and atolls) of French Polynesia - part of an overseas territory of France - are divided into 5 groups: the Austral... www.worldwidirectory.com /Oceania/French.Polynesia   (437 words)

Scuba Diving French Polynesia The currency used in French Polynesia is CFP Franc The language of French Polynesia is French (official), Tahitian (official) The coastline of French Polynesia is 2525 kilometres (1566 miles) www.mydivetravel.com /travel/Country.asp?ID=247   (578 words)

Overseas Territories The Overseas Territories are integrated to the French Republic and their nationals are entitled to full French citizenship. The agreement states furthermore that "the signs of the land's identity, name, flag, anthem, motto, and banknotes graphics should be designed to express Kanak identity and the commonly shared future of the land. PROPOSALS FOR A FLAG OF AUTONOMOUS NEW CALEDONIA perso.wanadoo.fr /pierre.gay/EngPages/OvSTerri   (433 words)

SSCA Discussion Board   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) I'm off to French Polynesia in a few weeks. French Polynesia is part of France but has its own flag as well. Is the French flag appropriate to fly as the courtesy flag? www.ssca.org /discus/messages/1/493.html   (222 words)

Reao Pukaruha district (Tuamotu and Gambier Islands, French Polynesia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) In 1822, French navigator Louis Duperrey became the first European to discover Reao. Reao's population is 313, based on the 1996 census. The flag of the Reao Pukarua District, as seen during the Tuamotu and Gambier Inter-Islands Games in July 2002, is diagonally divided yellow-blue with the name of the district written in fl Capital letters. fotw.vexillum.com /flags/pf-tg-rp.html   (312 words)

French Polynesia Flag French Polynesia Flag - Nylon (2' x 3') French Polynesia Flag - Nylon (3' x 5') French Polynesia Flag - Nylon (4' x 6') www.njflags.com /frpofl.html   (90 words)

Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) A major accomplishment in the revitalization of long-distance canoeing was the voyage of a replica double-hull vessel named Hookuule'a (the star Arcturus) from Hawai'i to Tahiti, in French Polynesia, in 1976. The impact of this event was so strong for Tahitians that an image of a double canoe was emblazoned on the flag of French Polynesia a few years later, in recognition of the sea-faring origin of the nation. Although the 1976 voyage had been a success and a source of pride to Hawaiians, who made up most of the crew, the navigator for the voyage was a Micronesian named Mau Pialug. www.csuchico.edu /~mlooper/hawaiiweb/pages/site3b.html   (603 words)

French Polynesia :: Regional   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Flags of the World: French Polynesia: Territorial, island, political, and historical flags. Theodora.com: French Polynesia Flags: Images in several sizes. World Flag Database: French Polynesia: National flag and country facts. reference.gourt.com /Flags/Regional/French-Polynesia.html   (100 words)

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