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French Polynesia

French Polynesia is a territory in Polynesia, covering about 4,167 km² (1,609 sq mi). Its capital is Papeetē. It has no land borders with other countries.

Capital
Papeetē
Continent
Oceania
Region
Polynesia
Area
4,167 km²
Language
French
Currency
CFP franc
Calling code
+689
Internet domain
.pf
World map with French Polynesia highlighted in green and circled
Where French Polynesia is on the world map.

Does French Polynesia count as a country?

Not toward the 195. French Polynesia is a territory rather than an independent country, so it shows on your map when you mark it but doesn't change your count of 195 countries or your "% of the world".

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