Time zone: GMT - 9 / 10 hours
Location: Oceania, a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway between South America and Australia.
Capital: Papeete
Currency: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (currency code XPF)
Languages: French, Tahitian. Business language: French.
Airport authority contact information: Direction du Service d´Etat de l´Aviation Civile en Polynesie Francais, Tahiti Airport, BP 117, Papeete, Tahiti. Telephone: +689 86 10 00
Airports: In 2005 French Polynesia had 49 airports, 37 of which have paved runways, the most significant of which are:
Anaa Airport
Apataki Airport
Arutua Airport
Atuon Airport
Faaa Airport
Fakahina Airport
Fakarava Airport
Fangatau Airport
Gambier Island Airport
Hao Island Airport
Hikieru Airport
Hiva Oa Airport
Huanine Airport
Kaukura Atoll Airport
Manihi Airport
Mataiva Airport
Maupiti Airport
Motu-Mute Airport
Napuka Island Airport
Nuku Hiva Airport
Nukutavake Airport
Puka Puka Airport
Pukarua Airport
Raiatea Airport
Rangiroa Airport
Reao Airport
Rurutu Island Airport
Temae Airport
Ua Huka Airport
Ua Pou Airport
Vahitahi Airport
