Basic Information About French Polynesia:

Population: The population of French Polynesia is 287,072.

GDP:  $ 5.623 billion (2014)

Climate:  In French Polynesia, a vast archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, the climate is tropical, influenced by the trade winds, with a hot and humid season from November to April, and a cooler season from May to October. The overall high season in French Polynesia extends from May 1 to October 31, although some resorts change their and restaurants. 

Currency:  The CFP Franc is the currency of Comptoirs Français du Pacifique (CFP).

Time Zone: The three prices starting April 1. The low season covers November 1 to April 30.

People:  French Polynesia is divided into five groups of islands: The Society Islands.  In 2015, the ethnic makeup of the population was estimated to be 78% native Polynesian, 12% Chinese, 6% French Polynesian and 4% French.

Religion:  Christianity is the main religion of the islands. A majority of 54% belongs to various Protestant churches. The Maói Protestant Church is the largest Protestant denomination, accounting for more than 50% of the population.

Capital:   Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia.

Language:   The official languages of French Polynesia are French and Tahitian, although each island group has its own language. English is spoken in all hotels. On most of the larger islands you will also find English spoken in most shops time zones followed in the country include Tahiti Time Zone (UTC-10:00), Marquesas Islands Time Zone (UTC-09:30) and Gambier Islands Time Zone UTC-09:00