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| Tahiti. |
French Polynesia Facts &
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| Location
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Oceania, archipelagoes in the South Pacific
Ocean, about one-half of the way from South America to Australia
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| Climate
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Tropical, but moderate |
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| Terrain
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Mixture of rugged high islands and low islands
with reefs |
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| Population
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270,485 |
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| Nationality
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French Polynesian |
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| Ethnic groups
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Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French
6%, metropolitan French 4% |
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| Religions
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Protestant 54%, Roman Catholic 30%, other
10%, no religion 6% |
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| Languages
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French 61.1% (official), Polynesian 31.4%
(official), Asian languages 1.2%, other 0.3% |
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| Government Type
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N/A |
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| Capital
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Papeete |
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| Currency
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Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF)
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| Description of Flag
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Two narrow red horizontal bands encase a wide
white band; centered on the white band is a disk with blue and
white wave pattern on the lower half and gold and white ray
pattern on the upper half; a stylized red, blue and white ship
rides on the wave pattern. |
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Tahiti Culture
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The Tahitian people maintain
their heritage and tradition through oral history based on the
adventures of gods and warriors. Surfing, a common leisurly
sport, practiced throughout the Island, is actualy the sport
of the gods. Surf riding was favored by the Kings and due to
this colorful legend the people of Tahiti keep the sport apart
of their lives to preserve the history and tradition of ancient
Maohi ancesory. All through out the island, the Polynesian people
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rich and colorful tattoos which represent Tahitian culture. The
word tatto originated in tahiti and each tatto has a certain asthetic
meaning. Native tattoos describe all sorts of objects in nature such
as oceans and the sun. In Polynesian culture tattoos are signs of
beauty and in earlier times were ceremoniously applied when reaching
adolescence. Tropical flowers are found everywhere on the island,
but did you know that the Hibiscus blossoms are apart of the Tahitian
culture as well? Tradition holds that if taken, women and men wear
a flower behind their left ear. Be apart of the culture and remember
this fact when wearing your Hibiscus flower behind your ear.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Tahiti Culture
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The Tahitian people maintain
their heritage and tradition through oral history based on the
adventures of gods and warriors. Surfing, a common leisurly
sport, practiced throughout the Island, is actualy the sport
of the gods. Surf riding was favored by the Kings and due to
this colorful legend the people of Tahiti keep the sport apart
of their lives to preserve the history and tradition of ancient
Maohi ancesory. All through out the island, the Polynesian people
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rich and colorful tattoos which represent Tahitian culture. The
word tatto originated in tahiti and each tatto has a certain asthetic
meaning. Native tattoos describe all sorts of objects in nature such
as oceans and the sun. In Polynesian culture tattoos are signs of
beauty and in earlier times were ceremoniously applied when reaching
adolescence. Tropical flowers are found everywhere on the island,
but did you know that the Hibiscus blossoms are apart of the Tahitian
culture as well? Tradition holds that if taken, women and men wear
a flower behind their left ear. Be apart of the culture and remember
this fact when wearing your Hibiscus flower behind your ear.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Tahiti Shopping
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Shopping in Tahiti is an interesting
experience of its own. The Pareu is considered the islands national
garment and can be bought in most of the stores on the island.
A popular buy on Tahiti are the French perfumes. Due to the
duty free shops on the island, perfumes are sold at prices that
are lower than the fashion capitals of the world, such as Paris
and New York. Other interesting shopping items are Marquesan
drums, ukuleles and shell jewelry. A |
popular place to shop with the visitors is the Papeete public market.
There you are sure to find something that will intrigue even the most
pickiest buyers that come visit the island.
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Tahiti Shopping
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Shopping in Tahiti is an interesting
experience of its own. The Pareu is considered the islands national
garment and can be bought in most of the stores on the island.
A popular buy on Tahiti are the French perfumes. Due to the
duty free shops on the island, perfumes are sold at prices that
are lower than the fashion capitals of the world, such as Paris
and New York. Other interesting shopping items are Marquesan
drums, ukuleles and shell jewelry. A |
popular place to shop with the visitors is the Papeete public market.
There you are sure to find something that will intrigue even the most
pickiest buyers that come visit the island.
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| Tahiti Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Tahiti. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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| Name |
Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
| Auberge du Pacifique |
Punaauia |
43.98.30 |
French |
| L'Api'zzeria |
Bd. Pomare |
42.98.30 |
Italian |
| Le Rubis |
16 rue Jeanne d'Arc |
43.25.55 |
French |
| Le Lotus |
Papeete |
86.51.10 |
French |
| Lou Pescadou |
Rue Anne-Marie Javouhey |
43.74.26 |
Italian |
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| Tahiti Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Tahiti. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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| Name |
Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
| Auberge du Pacifique |
Punaauia |
43.98.30 |
French |
| L'Api'zzeria |
Bd. Pomare |
42.98.30 |
Italian |
| Le Rubis |
16 rue Jeanne d'Arc |
43.25.55 |
French |
| Le Lotus |
Papeete |
86.51.10 |
French |
| Lou Pescadou |
Rue Anne-Marie Javouhey |
43.74.26 |
Italian |
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Tahiti Travel Guides
Frommer's Tahiti
Lonely Planet Tahiti
Let's Go Tahiti
Fodors Tahiti
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