listen); French: Polynésie française [pɔlinezi fʁɑ̃sɛz]; Tahitian: Pōrīnetia Farāni) is an overseas collectivity of France and its sole overseas country. It comprises 118 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in the South Pacific Ocean.
Is Tahiti and Bora Bora the same country?
Given that Bora Bora and Tahiti both belong to the same archipelago of islands in French Polynesia, you'd be forgiven for thinking they were pretty similar. Just a 50-minute plane ride away, northwest of Tahiti, Bora Bora is a small South Pacific island, in French Polynesia.
Is Tahiti its own island?
Tahiti, largest island of the Îles du Vent (Windward Islands) of the Society Islands, French Polynesia, in the central South Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbour is Moorea, 12 miles (20 km) to the northwest.
What country controls Tahiti?
French Polynesia is a sprawling possession of France in the Pacific Ocean, made up of 118 volcanic and coral islands and atolls, including Tahiti. For France this huge stretch of the Pacific - as big as Western Europe - remains strategically valuable.22 May 2018
Is Tahiti part of the US?
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Does France still own Tahiti?
Tahiti is the most densely-populated island. Tahiti, in the Society islands, became a French colony in 1880. France later annexed other islands to form the French Colony of Oceania. In 1946 the islands became an overseas territory and in 2004 gained "overseas country" status.22 May 2018
Are Tahitians French citizens?
All Tahitians are French citizens and many of the islands' people, especially in Tahiti's capital of Pape'ete, were born in France. French is the official language and the local currency is the French Pacific Franc.18 Jan 2019
Is Tahiti a nation or island within a nation?
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Is French Polynesia still owned by France?
French Polynesia is a French overseas territory with a high level of autonomy under the terms of the 2004 Organic Law (2004-192). It comprises five archipelagos (Society, Tuamotu, Marquesas, Gambier and Australs).
Who owns the French Polynesia?
France
Is Bora Bora a nation?
No. French Polynesia comprises 118 islands and atolls, divided into five groups or archipelagoes. These are The Society Islands, Marquesas Islands, Tuamotu Islands, Austral Islands, and the Gambier Islands.23 Oct 2021
Is Bora Bora an island in Tahiti?
Bora-Bora, volcanic island, Îles Sous le Vent (Leeward Islands), in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It lies in the central South Pacific Ocean, about 165 miles (265 km) northwest of Tahiti.
Is Bora Bora a country Yes or no?
No. French Polynesia comprises 118 islands and atolls, divided into five groups or archipelagoes.23 Oct 2021