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Two flags
You may see two flags in French Polynesia. In most cases, the one of the left is raised. On official events, the French tri-color is usually hoisted. Sometimes, both fly together.
Fame
It is the best known and most visited of the Polynesian areas.
Size
French Polynesia has over 100 islands in five major island groups (archipelagoes) scattered over an area as large as Western Europe.
Government
Most government functions are controlled locally, but France maintains control in areas like defense and foreign affairs.
Language
Most residents speak both official languages, French and Polynesian (the latter has dialects). English is widely understood in tourism-related dealings.
Romantic
If you took a worldwide survey asking "Which is the most romantic tropical island paradise?", the foremost answer would likely be French Polynesia
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