The currency used in Tahiti and French Polynesia is the French Pacific Franc, (CFP). Banking hours: 0800 - 1530 hours Monday to Friday. (Some banks are open on Saturdays from 0745 - 1130 hours). Exchange counter is at the F'aaa International Airport.
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Name: French Polynesia |
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Area: 5 million sq km (2,000,000 sq mi) |
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Capital City: Papeete |
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Population: 220,000 |
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Language: Tahiti, French, English |
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Currency: French Pacific Franc (CFP) |
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Time Zone: GMT-10hours |
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Religion: 55% Protestant, 30% Catholic |
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