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The Saga of French Polynesia
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Countries of the World
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#122 in Countries of the World
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
French Polynesia ( POL-ih-NEE-zhə; French: Polynésie française [pɔlinezi fʁɑ̃sɛːz] ; Tahitian: Pōrīnetia farāni) is an overseas collectivity of France and its sole overseas country; it is classified as a non-self-governing territory by the United Nations.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It comprises 121 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in the South Pacific Ocean.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It comprises 121 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in the South Pacific Ocean.
— Official Historical Record & Archive
SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY
Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy
French Polynesia is associated with the European Union as an overseas country and territory (OCT).
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