French Polynesia

Flag Description 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; the french flag is used for official occasions. Currency Comptoirs francais du pacifique franc. Astronomy Today's date is May 13, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Oceania, archipelago in the south pacific ocean, about one-half of the way from south america to australia. Climate Tropical, but moderate. Terrain Mixture of rugged high islands and low islands with reefs. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Pacific Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mont Orohena 2,241 m.

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French Polynesia

This is a map of French Polynesia. The map illustrates the location of Papeete and its proximity to Uturoa, Tahiti, Mataura, and the South Pacific Ocean.

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