Overview
French Polynesia is a country in Oceania, with its capital at Papeete.
Key facts
| Country | French Polynesia |
|---|---|
| Currency | XPF |
About the country
French Polynesia is a country in Oceania.
The capital city is Papeete.
Practical information
The currency is the XPF (Franc).
The main language spoken is French.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in French Polynesia by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in French Polynesia
Among the places worth a look in French Polynesia are Papeete, Faaa, Punaauia, Uturoa, Taiohae and Tapuarava — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to French Polynesia usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in French Polynesia
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Getting around French Polynesia
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.