The capital city of French Polynesia is Papetee, founded in 1843 and located in the most populated island, Tahiti. Tahiti contains 70% of the entire polynesian population. All international flights come in through the airport of FAAA in Tahiti and then you must take a plane or boat to reach any other island.
Map of the french polinesia. The circled part on the right is TAHITI island and on the left Raiatea and Bora Bora. Some of other very well known and famous islands are Huahine, Moorea,Tahaa. The islands are grouped in the following groups: The Austral Islands, the Bass Islands ,Gambier Islands Marquesas Islands ,Society Islands, Tuamotu Archipelago
The islands are made of old volcanos which have come out of the sea. Coral has made up the walls of the mountains. And they have becomed atolls leading to a very rich world of fauna and flora. Its full of fishes and coral making snorkling a fun and save activity. The water is transparent due to the low depth and white sand.
Please note that according to Wikipedia French Polynesia has the smallest crime rate of the entire France.
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