French Polynesia
French Polynesia is a country in Oceania. Its capital is Papeete, and it has no land borders with other countries.
- Capital
- Papeete
- Region
- Oceania
- Status
- Overseas collectivity of France
- Area
- 4,167 km² Number 174 of 240 by size
- Land borders
- None
What is the capital of French Polynesia?
The capital of French Polynesia is Papeete.
Which countries border French Polynesia?
French Polynesia has no land borders with other countries. The nearest countries, measured between the countries’ centres, are Cook Islands, Niue, American Samoa, Samoa and Tokelau.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Papeete |
|---|---|---|
 Cook Islands | Avarua | 1,146 km (712 mi) |
 Niue | Alofi | 2,154 km (1,338 mi) |
 American Samoa | Pago Pago | 2,287 km (1,421 mi) |
 Samoa | Apia | 2,411 km (1,498 mi) |
 Tokelau | Fakaofo | 2,508 km (1,558 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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