What every visitor should know about French Polynesia:

Money
The currency is the CFP franc (XPF). 10 XPF is worth about US$0.13, or €0.08.
Crime
Capital
Papeete
Tap water
Safe in cities, but bottled water is advisable in rural areas.

French Polynesia facts and figures:

People

Population
287,032
Language
French 61.1% (official), Polynesian 31.4% (official), Asian languages 1.2%, other 0.3%, unspecified 6%
Ethnicity
Polynesian 78%, Chinese 12%, local French 6%, metropolitan French 4%

Economy

GDP
US$18,000 (per capita)
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