French Polynesia
SHORT INFORMATION
Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia
Papeete is the largest city in and capital of French Polynesia on the island of Tahiti.
SHORT INFORMATION
Currency of French Polynesia
The currency of French Polynesia is the Pacific Financial Community franc, known in French as the Comptoirs Français du Pacifique franc (CFPF).
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Food in French Polynesia
French Polynesian food has become synonymous with fresh ingredients, exotic tropical fruits and vegetables and a variety of fish and sea food cooked in traditional Polynesian style with a bit of French style and flair thrown in for enhanced effect.