French Polynesia

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Overview of French Polynesia

Officially name: French Polynesia

Capital: Papeete

Largest city: Faaa

Official language: French

Government: Dependent territory

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Food in French Polynesia

French Polynesian food has become synonymous with fresh ingredients, exotic tropical fruits and vegetables and a variety of fish and sea food cooked in traditional Polynesian style with a bit of French style and flair thrown in for enhanced effect.

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Education System in French Polynesia

The French Polynesian school education system is similar to that of France, not only because the medium of instruction is French, and it is compulsory there through to age 16 too. Children begin at primary school as young as age 5, and remain there for 6 years.