French Polynesia - Revision history

Pbacsich: CSV import high-income countries, all but Andorra which was done manually earlier

2023-05-10T20:28:58Z

CSV import high-income countries, all but Andorra which was done manually earlier

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:28, 10 May 2023
Line 73:		Line 73:
	[[Category:VISCED]]		[[Category:VISCED]]
	{{Countries-footer}}		{{Countries-footer}}
			{{high-income}}

Pbacsich: CSV import countries B-Z

2023-05-10T11:45:10Z

CSV import countries B-Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:45, 10 May 2023
Line 72:		Line 72:

	[[Category:VISCED]]		[[Category:VISCED]]
			{{Countries-footer}}

Pbacsich: added cat Polynesia and author - and cat V

2012-04-08T06:17:35Z

added cat Polynesia and author - and cat V

← Older revision		Revision as of 06:17, 8 April 2012
Line 1:		Line 1:
			''by [[Paul Bacsich]] for [[Re.ViCa]] and [[VISCED]]''

			''For entities in French Polynesia see [[:Category:French Polynesia]]''


	''French Polynesia '' (French: '''Polynésie française''', Tahitian: '''Pōrīnetia Farāni''') is a French overseas collectivity in the southern [[Pacific]] Ocean. It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being [[Tahiti]] in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory (Papeete). Although not an integral part of its territory, [[Clipperton Island]] was administered from French Polynesia until 2007.		''French Polynesia '' (French: '''Polynésie française''', Tahitian: '''Pōrīnetia Farāni''') is a French overseas collectivity in the southern [[Pacific]] Ocean. It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being [[Tahiti]] in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory (Papeete). Although not an integral part of its territory, [[Clipperton Island]] was administered from French Polynesia until 2007.

Line 8:		Line 13:

	French is the official language of French Polynesia. A law of 1996 states that "French is the official language, Tahitian and other Polynesian languages can be used." At the 2007 census, among the population of 15 and older, 68% of people reported that the language they speak the most at home is French.		French is the official language of French Polynesia. A law of 1996 states that "French is the official language, Tahitian and other Polynesian languages can be used." At the 2007 census, among the population of 15 and older, 68% of people reported that the language they speak the most at home is French.


	== Geography and administration ==		== Geography and administration ==

	This is complex. The islands of French Polynesia have a total land area of 4,167 square kilometres (1,622 sq. mi) scattered over 2,500,000 square kilometres (965,255 sq. mi) of ocean. There are around 130 islands, in four groups		This is complex. The islands of French Polynesia have a total land area of 4,167 square kilometres (1,622 sq. mi) scattered over 2,500,000 square kilometres (965,255 sq. mi) of ocean. There are around 130 islands, in four groups

	The island groups are:		The island groups are:

Line 56:		Line 63:
	>> [[Main Page]]		>> [[Main Page]]

			[[Category:French Polynesia\| ]]
			[[Category:Oceania]]
			[[Category:Polynesia]]

	~~[[Category:Oceania]]~~
	[[Category:Overseas collectivities of France]]		[[Category:Overseas collectivities of France]]
	[[Category:French-speaking countries]]		[[Category:French-speaking countries]]
	[[Category:Countries in stubs]]		[[Category:Countries in stubs]]

			[[Category:VISCED]]

Pbacsich at 11:54, 7 June 2010

2010-06-07T11:54:10Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:54, 7 June 2010
Line 34:		Line 34:
	(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_French_Polynesia)		(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_French_Polynesia)

	The ~~'''~~Université de la Polynésie Française~~'''~~ ('''University of French Polynesia''') is the only one in French Polynesia.		The [[Université de la Polynésie Française]] ('''University of French Polynesia''') is the only one in French Polynesia.

Pbacsich: changed cat to COMs

2010-02-09T11:42:06Z

changed cat to COMs

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:42, 9 February 2010
Line 58:		Line 58:

	[[Category:Oceania]]		[[Category:Oceania]]
	[[Category:Overseas ~~departments and territories~~ of France]]		[[Category:Overseas collectivities of France]]
	[[Category:French-speaking countries]]		[[Category:French-speaking countries]]
	[[Category:Countries in stubs]]		[[Category:Countries in stubs]]

Pbacsich: added distance learning aspects

2010-01-21T21:33:10Z

added distance learning aspects

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:33, 21 January 2010
Line 34:		Line 34:
	(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_French_Polynesia)		(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_French_Polynesia)

	The '''Université de la Polynésie Française''' ('''University of French Polynesia''') is the only one in French Polynesia. Located in Tahiti, it is a small university with around 2,000 students.		The '''Université de la Polynésie Française''' ('''University of French Polynesia''') is the only one in French Polynesia.


			==== Université de la Polynésie Française ====

			Located in Tahiti, this is a small university with around 2,000 students.

	The university dates back to 1987 when the Université Française du Pacifique (French University of the Pacific) was created, with two centres, one in French Polynesia and the other in New Caledonia. In 1997 the decision was made to split the two parts into separate universities, and so it came about that in 1999 the Université de la Polynésie Française and the Université de la Nouvelle Calédonie were formed.		The university dates back to 1987 when the Université Française du Pacifique (French University of the Pacific) was created, with two centres, one in French Polynesia and the other in New Caledonia. In 1997 the decision was made to split the two parts into separate universities, and so it came about that in 1999 the Université de la Polynésie Française and the Université de la Nouvelle Calédonie were formed.

	There are signifiers of a reasonable level of ICT - in particular WiFi, webmail, RSS and a [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Universite-de-la-Polynesie-Francaise/188110391264 Facebook page] for the university.		There are signifiers of a reasonable level of ICT - in particular WiFi, webmail, RSS and a [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Universite-de-la-Polynesie-Francaise/188110391264 Facebook page] for the university.


			'''Distance learning'''

			In addition, the page http://www.upf.pf/-E-learning-services-.html describes (in French) its distance learning operation, using the open source system DOKEOS to deliver a Campus Numérique called Espa@don (http://www.espadon.pf).

Pbacsich: added info on 'University of French Polynesia

2010-01-21T21:17:15Z

added info on 'University of French Polynesia

@@ Line 20: / Line 20: @@
 Aside from Tahiti, some other important atolls, islands, and island groups in French Polynesia are: Ahe, Bora Bora, Hiva `Oa, Huahine, Maiao, Maupiti, Mehetia, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa, Tubuai, and Tupai.
@@ Line 26: / Line 45: @@
 <br>
 >> [[Main Page]]

Pbacsich at 20:59, 21 January 2010

2010-01-21T20:59:19Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:59, 21 January 2010
Line 7:		Line 7:
	The currency is the '''CFP franc''' - ''not the euro''.		The currency is the '''CFP franc''' - ''not the euro''.

			French is the official language of French Polynesia. A law of 1996 states that "French is the official language, Tahitian and other Polynesian languages can be used." At the 2007 census, among the population of 15 and older, 68% of people reported that the language they speak the most at home is French.

	== Geography and administration ==		== Geography and administration ==

Pbacsich: added admin aspects

2010-01-21T20:57:47Z

added admin aspects

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:57, 21 January 2010
Line 10:		Line 10:
	== Geography and administration ==		== Geography and administration ==

	This is complex. The islands of French Polynesia have a total land area of 4,167 square kilometres (1,622 sq. mi) scattered over 2,500,000 square kilometres (965,255 sq. mi) of ocean. There are around 130 islands, in ~~six~~ groups		This is complex. The islands of French Polynesia have a total land area of 4,167 square kilometres (1,622 sq. mi) scattered over 2,500,000 square kilometres (965,255 sq. mi) of ocean. There are around 130 islands, in four groups
	The island groups are:		The island groups are:

	* Austral Islands		* Austral Islands, including the Bass Islands (sometimes considered as a separate group), one administrative subdivision
	* Bass Islands ~~often~~ considered ~~part of the Austral Islands~~		* Marquesas Islands, an administrative subdivision
	* Gambier Islands often considered part of the Tuamotu Archipelago		* Society Islands (including Tahiti) - divided into the two administrative (and geographical) subdivisions, the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands
	* Marquesas Islands		* Tuamotu Archipelago plus the Gambier Islands (sometimes considered as a separate group), one administrative subdivision
	* Society Islands (including Tahiti)
	* Tuamotu Archipelago

	Aside from Tahiti, some other important atolls, islands, and island groups in French Polynesia are: Ahe, Bora Bora, Hiva `Oa, Huahine, Maiao, Maupiti, Mehetia, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa, Tubuai, and Tupai.		Aside from Tahiti, some other important atolls, islands, and island groups in French Polynesia are: Ahe, Bora Bora, Hiva `Oa, Huahine, Maiao, Maupiti, Mehetia, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa, Tubuai, and Tupai.

Pbacsich: entry

2010-01-21T20:52:13Z

entry

New page

''French Polynesia '' (French: '''Polynésie française''', Tahitian: '''Pōrīnetia Farāni''') is a French overseas collectivity in the southern [[Pacific]] Ocean. It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being [[Tahiti]] in the Society Islands group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory (Papeete). Although not an integral part of its territory, [[Clipperton Island]] was administered from French Polynesia until 2007.

The population is just over 260,000.

The capital is Papeete - on the island of [[Tahiti]], the largest and most populated.

The currency is the '''CFP franc''' - ''not the euro''.

== Geography and administration ==

This is complex. The islands of French Polynesia have a total land area of 4,167 square kilometres (1,622 sq. mi) scattered over 2,500,000 square kilometres (965,255 sq. mi) of ocean. There are around 130 islands, in six groups
The island groups are:

* Austral Islands
* Bass Islands often considered part of the Austral Islands
* Gambier Islands often considered part of the Tuamotu Archipelago
* Marquesas Islands
* Society Islands (including Tahiti)
* Tuamotu Archipelago

Aside from Tahiti, some other important atolls, islands, and island groups in French Polynesia are: Ahe, Bora Bora, Hiva `Oa, Huahine, Maiao, Maupiti, Mehetia, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Tahaa, Tetiaroa, Tubuai, and Tupai.

----
> [[Countries]]
<br>
>> [[Main Page]]