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Subregion of Oceania
Polynesia (UK: /ˌpɒlɪˈniːziə/ POL-in-EE-zee-ə, US: /-ˈniːʒə/ -EE-zhə) is a subregion of Oceania, made up of more than 1,000 islands scattered over the
Polynesia
French overseas collectivity in the Pacific
French Polynesia (/ˌpɒlɪˈniːʒə/ POL-ih-NEE-zhə; French: Polynésie française [pɔlinezi fʁɑ̃sɛːz] ; Tahitian: Pōrīnetia farāni) is an overseas collectivity
French_Polynesia
Island in French Polynesia
largest island of the Windward group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France. It is a tropical island located in
Tahiti
Austronesian ethnolinguistic group
ethnolinguistic group comprising closely related ethnic groups native to Polynesia, which encompasses the islands within the Polynesian Triangle in the Pacific
Polynesians
Geographical region in the Pacific Ocean
geographical region including Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Oceania is also described as a continent, with mainland Australia regarded
Oceania
Culture of the Indigenous people of the Polynesian islands
The culture of Polynesia involves the culture of the Indigenous peoples of Polynesia who share common traits in language, customs and society. The development
Culture_of_Polynesia
Radio Polynesia is a major radio station and source of news and information in Samoa. Founded in 1989, the radio station's head office is situated in
Radio_Polynesia
Demographic features of the population of French Polynesia include population density, ethnicity, religious affiliations and other aspects. ‹ The template
Demographics of French Polynesia
Demographics_of_French_Polynesia
categorized into three major island groups: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Depending on the context, the term Pacific Islands may refer to one of
List of islands in the Pacific Ocean
List_of_islands_in_the_Pacific_Ocean
Language family
the Austronesian family. While half of them are spoken in geographical Polynesia (the Polynesian triangle), the other half – known as Polynesian outliers
Polynesian_languages
Island in French Polynesia
Islands, comprising the western part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of the French Republic in the South Pacific
Bora_Bora
Romance language
and Futuna and French Polynesia. In New Caledonia, 97% of the population can speak, read and write French while in French Polynesia this figure is 95%,
French_language
Archipelago in French Polynesia
meaning "the land of men") are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. Their
Marquesas_Islands
Head of government of French Polynesia
French Polynesia (French: Président de la Polynésie française; Tahitian: Peretīteni o te Porīnetia Farāni) is the head of government of French Polynesia, an
President_of_French_Polynesia
Territories under French sovereignty
Overseas, in charge of issues related to the overseas territories. French Polynesia (1946–2003: overseas territory; since 2003: overseas collectivity): In
Overseas_France
Genus of moths
Polynesia is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. Species are found throughout India, Sri Lanka and Andaman Islands. Palpi slender, obliquely upturned
Polynesia_(moth)
The flag of French Polynesia was adopted in 1984. It is composed of two red horizontal bands, which encase a wide white band twice as wide as each red
Flag_of_French_Polynesia
Island in the southeastern Pacific
within Rapa Nui National Park. Easter Island is also the only territory in Polynesia where Spanish is an official language. Experts differ on when the island's
Easter_Island
Capital city of French Polynesia
(Tahitian: Papeʻete, pronounced [pa.pe.ʔe.te]) is the capital city of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of the French Republic located in the Pacific
Papeete
The Diocese of Polynesia, or the Tikanga Pasefika serves Anglicans in Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Aotearoa New Zealand and the Cook Islands, within the Anglican
Diocese_of_Polynesia
Container shipping company with a focus on the Pacific Ocean
Polynesia Line, based in San Rafael, CA, is an ocean container shipping line specializing in trade between the South Pacific islands and the US Pacific
Polynesia_Line
Tahitian football club
Vénus is a football club from Mahina, on the Tahiti island of French Polynesia. They play in the Tahiti First Division. They play home games at Stade
A.S._Vénus
Person from the Pacific Islands
of the three major subregions of Oceania (Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia) or any other island located in the Pacific Ocean. Melanesians include
Pacific_Islander
Indigenous Polynesian people of Samoa
Indigenous Polynesian people of the Samoan Islands, an archipelago in Polynesia, who speak the Samoan language. The group's home islands are politically
Samoans
Indigenous religion
Polynesian mythology encompasses the oral traditions of the people of Polynesia (a grouping of Central and South Pacific Ocean island archipelagos in
Polynesian_mythology
Men's football team representing French Polynesia
Tahiti; Tahitian: Te pŭpŭ tu'e popo a te fenua Tahiti) represents French Polynesia in men's international football, and is controlled by the Tahitian Football
Tahiti_national_football_team
Tahitian football club
Sportive Central Sport, is a football club from Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Tahiti Ligue 1 Champions (21): 1955, 1958, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966
A.S._Central_Sport
Association football club in Tahiti
Pirae. The club was founded in 1968 by Arthur Chung to represent French Polynesia's Chinese community. Over time the team has evolved to include a diverse
A.S._Dragon_(football)
Subregion of Oceania
includes the Arafura Sea. Melanesia borders Southeast Asia to the west, Polynesia to the east, Micronesia to the north and Australia to the south. The region
Melanesia
French overseas collectivity
outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to French Polynesia: French Polynesia – French overseas collectivity located in the South Pacific Ocean
Outline_of_French_Polynesia
15°00′S 140°00′W / 15.000°S 140.000°W / -15.000; -140.000 French Polynesia is located in Oceania. It is a group of six archipelagos in the South Pacific
Geography_of_French_Polynesia
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
Periplus Piloting Pilot boat Maritime pilot By region: Inuit Micronesian Polynesia Ports and harbors Actium Aden Adulis Alexandria Apollonia Aradus Arikamedu
Roman_Empire
List of events
Events from 2026 in French Polynesia. President: Moetai Brotherson President of the Assembly: Antony Géros 22–31 August – 2026 OFC Beach Soccer Men's
2026_in_French_Polynesia
Time zone
Hawaii, Alaska, French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands. Principal cities: Honolulu, Avarua, Papeete, Faʻaʻā France French Polynesia Society Islands Leeward
UTC−10:00
Species of moth
Polynesia curtitibia is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in the north-eastern Himalayas, Thailand and on Borneo. The habitat consists of
Polynesia_curtitibia
Politics of French Polynesia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic French overseas collectivity, whereby the President
Politics_of_French_Polynesia
French Polynesia. Contents: Top 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Acteon Group Administrative divisions of French Polynesia Ahe Ahe
Index of French Polynesia–related articles
Index_of_French_Polynesia–related_articles
International football tournament in Oceania
The Polynesia Cup (French: Coupe de Polynésie) was a football tournament for Polynesian nations within the Oceania Football Confederation. It acted along
Polynesia_Cup
The flora of French Polynesia refers to the native vegetation of the Marquesas Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Society Islands and the Tubuai Islands
Flora_of_French_Polynesia
French university in Tahiti
French Polynesia (French: Université de la Polynésie française, UPF) is a French university located in Tahiti at Puna'auia, French Polynesia. Created
University of French Polynesia
University_of_French_Polynesia
Country in Southeast Europe
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Albania
National anthem of France
anthems American Samoa (US) Bougainville (PNG) Easter Island (Chile) French Polynesia (France) Guam (US) Hawaii (US) New Caledonia (France) Norfolk Island (Australia)
La_Marseillaise
Largest ocean
Tuamotu group of French Polynesia. Ladrilleros Beach in Colombia on the coast of Chocó natural region Tahuna maru islet, French Polynesia Los Molinos on the
Pacific_Ocean
The music of Polynesia is a diverse set of musical traditions from islands within a large area of the central and southern Pacific Ocean, approximately
Music_of_Polynesia
census Saint-Barthélemy: 2023 census Saint-Martin: 2023 census French Polynesia: 2022 census Wallis and Futuna: 2023 census New Caledonia: 2019 census
List of communes in France with over 20,000 inhabitants
List_of_communes_in_France_with_over_20,000_inhabitants
The high commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia (French: Haut-commissaire de la République en Polynésie française) is the highest representative
List of colonial and departmental heads of French Polynesia
List_of_colonial_and_departmental_heads_of_French_Polynesia
Country in North Africa
Herzegovina Chile Costa Rica Croatia Czechia Dominican Republic Estonia French Polynesia Gambia Georgia Hungary Ireland Latvia Lithuania Louisiana Malta Mexico
Egypt
Methods to navigate the Pacific Ocean
for many years after its introduction to Western Polynesia but eventually died out in most of Polynesia due to the scarcity of clay. Although the production
Polynesian_navigation
Speakers of Austronesian languages
mainland Southeast Asia, Micronesia, coastal New Guinea, Island Melanesia, Polynesia, and Madagascar. They also include indigenous ethnic minorities in Vietnam
Austronesian_peoples
Species of moth
Polynesia sunandava is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in Sri Lanka and India, as well as on Peninsular Malaysia, Sumbawa, Larat (part of
Polynesia_sunandava
Country in West Asia
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Armenia
archaeological evidence has also been found. Human cannibalism in Melanesia and Polynesia was primarily associated with war, with victors eating the vanquished
Cannibalism_in_Oceania
Archipelago in French Polynesia
French Polynesia's 6 electoral districts (circonscriptions électorales) for the Assembly of French Polynesia (see also Politics of French Polynesia). Leeward
Windward Islands (Society Islands)
Windward_Islands_(Society_Islands)
Agricultural practice
Sweet potato cultivation in Polynesia as a crop began around 1000 AD in central Polynesia. The plant became a common food across the region, especially
Sweet potato cultivation in Polynesia
Sweet_potato_cultivation_in_Polynesia
Atoll in French Polynesia
[tetjaʁɔa]) is an atoll in the Windward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas territorial collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean.
Tetiʻaroa
Country in South America
Ioannidis, Alexander G.; et al. (July 2020). "Native American gene flow into Polynesia predating Easter Island settlement by Alexander G. Ioannidis et al". Nature
Colombia
The coat of arms of French Polynesia consists of an outrigger depicted in a disc over a stylized emblem of the sun and the sea. The emblem is placed prominently
Coat of arms of French Polynesia
Coat_of_arms_of_French_Polynesia
The first missionaries in Polynesia arrived in the islands by sailing ship in 1797. Thirty male missionaries, five wives, and two children were in the
First missionaries in Polynesia
First_missionaries_in_Polynesia
French overseas country legislature
The Assembly of French Polynesia (French: Assemblée de la Polynésie française, [asɑ̃ble d(ə) la pɔlinezi fʁɑ̃sɛːz]; Tahitian: Te apoʻoraʻa rahi o te fenua
Assembly_of_French_Polynesia
first half of the 19th century, small-scale slave raids took place across Polynesia to supply labor and sex workers for the whaling and sealing trades, with
History_of_slavery
Island country
with New Zealand. It is situated in the South Pacific Ocean, is part of Polynesia, and is predominantly inhabited by Polynesians. As one of the world's
Niue
Species of moth
Polynesia truncapex is a moth in the family Geometridae first described by Charles Swinhoe in 1892. It is found in the north-eastern Himalayas and on
Polynesia_truncapex
Polynesian language
ˈmaːʔohi], languages of French Polynesia) is a Polynesian language, spoken mainly on the Society Islands in French Polynesia. It belongs to the Eastern Polynesian
Tahitian_language
The sport of football in French Polynesia is run by the Fédération Tahitienne de Football. The association administers the national football team. With
Football_in_French_Polynesia
time, Légifrance, 19 October 1979 (in French). Which time difference in Polynesia?, Moana Voyages (in French). Ruling of 23 February 2007 bearing dispositions
Time_in_France
Country in Southeast Asia
Herzegovina Chile Costa Rica Croatia Czechia Dominican Republic Estonia French Polynesia Gambia Georgia Hungary Ireland Latvia Lithuania Louisiana Malta Mexico
Laos
Early human migrations to Oceania
generally encompasses Australia, New Guinea, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. The prehistoric peopling of Oceania took place through two major expansion
Peopling_of_Oceania
Oceania is taken to comprise Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. The principal subdivisions are generally the ones that are identified
List of country subdivision flags in Oceania
List_of_country_subdivision_flags_in_Oceania
The economy of French Polynesia is one of a developed country with a service sector accounting for 75%. French Polynesia's GDP per capita is around $22
Economy_of_French_Polynesia
Polynesian languages. The phenomenon is most prevalent in the French Polynesia, but is not limited to that area alone. One notable factor in the process
Tahitianization
Village in Tongatapu, Tonga
Canadian archaeologist David V. Burley claimed that it was the "cradle of Polynesia". According to Fake History as Written By White Foreigners in 2007, Burley
Nukuleka
Resort on the atoll of Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
is a private resort on the Society Islands' Tetiʻaroa atoll in French Polynesia. It serves as a regulated airstrip, research facility, eco-resort and
The_Brando_Resort
Submarine communications cable
The Manatua One Polynesia Fibre Cable is a 3,600 kilometres (2,200 mi) long submarine communications cable linking Samoa, Niue, the Cook Islands, and
Manatua One Polynesia Fibre Cable
Manatua_One_Polynesia_Fibre_Cable
This is a list of airports in French Polynesia, sorted by location. French Polynesia (French: Polynésie française) is an overseas territory (territoire
List of airports in French Polynesia
List_of_airports_in_French_Polynesia
The music of French Polynesia came to the forefront of the world music scene in 1992, with the release of The Tahitian Choir's recordings of unaccompanied
Music_of_French_Polynesia
Football tournament
U-16 Pacific Games Mini Regional Melanesia Cup Micronesian Games Defunct Polynesia Cup South America CONMEBOL CONMEBOL Copa América U-23 U-20 U-17 U-15 South
FIFA_World_Cup
Pacific Games, the geographical proximity of the Cook Islands with French Polynesia, host of the 1971 South Pacific Games, allowed the Cookian team to take
Cook Islands national football team
Cook_Islands_national_football_team
List of administrative divisions in France
In French Polynesia, there are two levels of administrative divisions: five administrative subdivisions (French: subdivisions administratives) and 48
Administrative divisions of French Polynesia
Administrative_divisions_of_French_Polynesia
Country in Southeast Asia
distinguishing these Pacific cultures and island groups from the existing term Polynesia. Dumont d'Urville described Malaysia as "an area commonly known as the
Malaysia
Atlas Linguistique de Polynésie Française — Linguistic Atlas of French Polynesia (in French and English). Mouton de Gruyter & Université de la Polynésie
List of ISO 639 language codes
List_of_ISO_639_language_codes
Head of state of France
Guiana Guadeloupe Martinique Mayotte Réunion Overseas country French Polynesia Departments Elections Referendums Presidential Legislative Senate Municipal
President_of_France
Polynesia". Archived from the original on 27 December 2008. Retrieved 13 December 2008."The International Encyclopedia of Sexuality: French Polynesia"
History_of_human_sexuality
Archipelago in French Polynesia
nuclear weapons testing on the atolls of Moruroa and Fangataufa. French Polynesia is a semi-autonomous island group designated as an overseas country of
Tuamotus
(US) American Samoa (US) Cook Islands (NZ) Easter Island (CL) French Polynesia (FR) Hawaii (US) Johnston Atoll (US) Midway Islands (US) Niue (NZ) Pitcairn
Lists_of_mammals_by_region
Regional airline from French Polynesia
French Polynesia. Its main hub is Faaʼa International Airport. With 48 destinations, the airline is the largest private employer in French Polynesia. The
Air_Tahiti
Island in French Polynesia
in French Polynesia, in the South Pacific Ocean. The island is widely regarded as the "centre" of the eastern islands in ancient Polynesia and it is likely
Raʻiātea
Transport in French Polynesia is dominated by air travel, with a total of 37 airports with paved runways and another 13 airports without paved runways
Transport_in_French_Polynesia
Church of the Anglican Communion
The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, formerly the Church of the Province of New Zealand, is a province of the Anglican Communion
Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
Anglican_Church_in_Aotearoa,_New_Zealand_and_Polynesia
World ranking list
U-16 Pacific Games Mini Regional Melanesia Cup Micronesian Games Defunct Polynesia Cup South America CONMEBOL CONMEBOL Copa América U-23 U-20 U-17 U-15 South
FIFA_Men's_World_Ranking
Curaçao —N/a 22,833 (2024) 19,200 Romania 25,693 22,538 20,130 French Polynesia —N/a 22,440 (2024) 22,438 Saint Martin (French part) —N/a 21,668 (2021)
List of countries by GDP (nominal) per capita
List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)_per_capita
International governing body of association football
U-16 Pacific Games Mini Regional Melanesia Cup Micronesian Games Defunct Polynesia Cup South America CONMEBOL CONMEBOL Copa América U-23 U-20 U-17 U-15 South
FIFA
Coerced labour, mainly in the southeast Pacific
John (1876). New Guinea & Polynesia. Discoveries & surveys in New Guinea and the D'Entrecasteaux Islands; a cruise in Polynesia and visits to the pearl-shelling
Blackbirding
Archipelago in French Polynesia
Fenua Raro Mata’i) are the western part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France, in the South Pacific Ocean. They
Leeward Islands (Society Islands)
Leeward_Islands_(Society_Islands)
Atoll in French Polynesia
Te Kiekie or Artomix) is a small atoll of the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. Geographically Pinaki Atoll is part of the East-central subgroup of the
Pinaki_(French_Polynesia)
Associated commune of Taiarapu-Ouest in French Polynesia, France
a village on the southeastern coast of the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia, France, in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is known for the large, consistent
Teahupoʻo
Ancient expansion of agriculture
(November 2017). "Ancient woodlands of Polynesia: A pilot anthracological study on Maupiti Island, French Polynesia". Quaternary International. 457: 6–28
Domesticated plants and animals of Austronesia
Domesticated_plants_and_animals_of_Austronesia
Tahitian model (1970–1995)
daughter of actor Marlon Brando and Tarita Teriipaia, an actress from French Polynesia whom he met while filming Mutiny on the Bounty in 1962. Brando was born
Cheyenne_Brando
This is a gallery of current and historical flags of Polynesia. See also: List of New Zealand flags Flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand, adopted
Gallery_of_Polynesian_flags
Commune in French Polynesia, France
Faʼaʼā is a commune in the suburbs of Papeʼete in French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. Faʼaʼā is located on the island
Faʼaʼā
Flower garland popularized in the US via Hawaiian tourism
garland or wreath, typically consisting of fresh natural foliage, common in Polynesia and the Philippines. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects
Lei_(garland)
POLYNESIA
POLYNESIA
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Big/tall trees.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Bird.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Little trees.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Peace.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Great.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Birth.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
To travel.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
tree.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Grass skirt.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Masculine; manly.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Wrestle.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Baits the hook.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
To confront.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
House.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Gathering of two men.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Familiar.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Lofty.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Enemy of sharks.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Plant house.
Boy/Male
Polynesian
Beach.
POLYNESIA
POLYNESIA
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Hoo 1.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, Irish, Latin
Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Boy/Male
French
Piper.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Born to wealthy parents, The mother of Kabir, To adjust
Girl/Female
Polish
Blond.
Female
German
Variant spelling of German Liesel, LIESL means "God is my oath."Â
Surname or Lastname
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from the Middle English, German, or Yiddish elements gold + ring. As an English or German surname it is most probably a nickname for someone who wore a gold ring. As a Jewish surname it is generally an ornamental name.Scottish : habitational name from Goldring in the bailiary of Kylestewart.The name is found in England as early as 1230, when Thomas Goldring is recorded as holding property in Essex and Hertfordshire. The name was quite common in London, Sussex, and Hampshire from early times, and descendants of these bearers are now also well established in Canada. The first known bearer in Scotland is Thomas of Goldringe, who held land in Prestwick in 1511.
Girl/Female
French American Teutonic
Rules the home.
Boy/Male
English
He who holds Christ in his heart. Famous Bearers: actors Christopher Plummer and Christopher...
Male
Swedish
Swedish pet form of Scandinavian Rolf, ROFFE means "famous wolf."Â
POLYNESIA
POLYNESIA
POLYNESIA
POLYNESIA
POLYNESIA
n.
The highly perfumed yellowish heartwood of an East Indian and Polynesian tree (Santalum album), and of several other trees of the same genus, as the Hawaiian Santalum Freycinetianum and S. pyrularium, the Australian S. latifolium, etc. The name is extended to several other kinds of fragrant wood.
n. pl.
A dark race inhabiting the Micronesian Islands. They are supposed to be a mixed race, derived from Polynesians and Papuans.
n. pl.
The race of men native in Polynesia.
n.
A genus of leguminous trees and shrubs. Nearly 300 species are Australian or Polynesian, and have terete or vertically compressed leaf stalks, instead of the bipinnate leaves of the much fewer species of America, Africa, etc. Very few are found in temperate climates.
n.
A total prohibition of intercourse with, use of, or approach to, a given person or thing under pain of death, -- an interdict of religious origin and authority, formerly common in the islands of Polynesia; interdiction.
n. pl.
An extensive division of mankind including the Mongols and allied races of Asia, together with the Malays and Polynesians.
n.
A species of Macropiper (M. methysticum), the long pepper, from the root of which an intoxicating beverage is made by the Polynesians, by a process of mastication; also, the beverage itself.
n.
A kind of cloth prepared by the Polynesians from the inner bark of the paper mulberry; -- sometimes called also kapa.
n.
One of the dark race inhabiting principally the islands of Eastern Polynesia. Also used adjectively.
a.
Of or pertaining to Polynesia (the islands of the eastern and central Pacific), or to the Polynesians.
n.
A genus of aroideous plants, of which some species are cultivated for their immense leaves (which are often curiously blotched with white and red), and others (in Polynesia) for food.