French Polynesia
Oceania · Polynesia
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Paul Gauguin
artist
The French Post-Impressionist painter became internationally linked with Tahiti through his work.
Local Delicacy
Poisson cru
This popular dish features raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut milk.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Bora Bora Lagoon
This turquoise lagoon is one of the most famous natural attractions in the South Pacific.
Agriculture & Produce
Coconuts are widely grown across the islands and remain a traditional copra-producing crop.
Pineapple is a well-known fruit of French Polynesia, especially from Moorea.
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Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Traditional drums are central to Tahitian dance music and are among French Polynesia's most iconic instruments.
The ukulele is widely played in Polynesian song accompaniment and social music-making.
This wooden slit drum drives the sharp rhythmic patterns of Tahitian dance ensembles.
The nose flute is a well-known traditional Polynesian aerophone used for lyrical melodies.
Guitar is common in modern Tahitian and Polynesian popular music and vocal accompaniment.