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Quiz about French Polynesia Unveiled
Quiz about French Polynesia Unveiled

French Polynesia: Unveiled Trivia Quiz


French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France. It is made up of many different islands. You probably haven't heard of it, and I hope you learn something new! Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Pejikr. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Pejikr
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
313,777
Updated
Oct 09 22
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
495
Last 3 plays: Guest 58 (9/15), Guest 49 (6/15), Guest 211 (0/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. French Polynesia is located in what ocean? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. French Polynesia's capital, Papeete, is located on what island? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. How many administrative sub-divisions does French Polynesia have? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Which of these is a natural resource of French Polynesia? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What is the total area of French Polynesia? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. During what year did French Polynesia became an overseas collectivity? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. French Polynesia has no land boundaries with other countries.


Question 8 of 15
8. Fabrice Santoro, a professional tennis player, was born in French Polynesia.


Question 9 of 15
9. Charles Darwin visited French Polynesia on his trip around the world.


Question 10 of 15
10. What is the major religion of French Polynesia? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. French Polynesia has historically had a lower crime rate than France and other French territories.


Question 12 of 15
12. What is French Polynesia's highest point? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Cyclones occasionally occur in French Polynesia. What months are known as the cyclone season? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is French Polynesia's currency? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. How many groups of islands make up French Polynesia? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. French Polynesia is located in what ocean?

Answer: Pacific

French Polynesia is located in the Pacific Ocean. To be more precise, it is in the sub-region of Polynesia.
2. French Polynesia's capital, Papeete, is located on what island?

Answer: Tahiti

Tahiti is a famous island that also holds the capital of French Polynesia, Papeete. Tupai has no permanent population. Bora Bora is a popular tourist location, while Nuku Hiva enjoys a reputation for amazing natural beauty.
3. How many administrative sub-divisions does French Polynesia have?

Answer: 5

The sub-divisions are the Windward Islands, the Leeward Islands, the Marquesas Islands, the Austral Islands, and the Tuamotu-Gambier islands. The Tuamotu and Gambier Islands are one sub-division because, geographically, they are close together.
4. Which of these is a natural resource of French Polynesia?

Answer: Timber

Trees grow on French Polynesia's islands. Since most of French Polynesia's islands are low-lying coral atolls, the group of islands does not possess coal, oil, or nickel.
5. What is the total area of French Polynesia?

Answer: 1,622 square miles

Water makes up 196 square miles of French Polynesia's area. The rest is land.
6. During what year did French Polynesia became an overseas collectivity?

Answer: 2004

French Polynesia became a protectorate in 1842. It became an overseas territory in 1946. During 2004 it became an overseas collectivity.
7. French Polynesia has no land boundaries with other countries.

Answer: True

French Polynesia is made up entirely of islands, so it doesn't possess any land boundaries, though some island nations possess land boundaries. Its closest neighbor is Kiribati.
8. Fabrice Santoro, a professional tennis player, was born in French Polynesia.

Answer: True

Santoro was born on the island of Tahiti in 1972. His career title was #6.
9. Charles Darwin visited French Polynesia on his trip around the world.

Answer: True

Charles Darwin worked extensively on the theory of evolution. Darwin, onboard the HMS Beagle, visited French Polynesia on his trip around the world in 1835.
10. What is the major religion of French Polynesia?

Answer: Christianity

The majority of French Polynesians are Christian, with nearly 54% of them belonging to Protestant churches and another 30% belonging to Catholic churches.

(Source: CIA- The World Factbook, 2009)
11. French Polynesia has historically had a lower crime rate than France and other French territories.

Answer: True

French Polynesia has had a comparatively lower crime rate than France and its other territories. Crimes like "pickpocketing and purse-snatching", also known as petty crime, are among the more common offenses.

(Source: US Department of State- Travel.state Website, 2009)
12. What is French Polynesia's highest point?

Answer: Mont Orohena

Mont Orehana, a mountain, is 7,352 feet high. It is located on the island of Tahiti.
13. Cyclones occasionally occur in French Polynesia. What months are known as the cyclone season?

Answer: Nov-Mar

Cyclones occur between November-March, but they are typically most active in January. Cyclone season is warm, humid, and wet.
14. What is French Polynesia's currency?

Answer: CFP Franc

The CFP Franc is used by French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna. CFP stands for Pacific Financial Community.
15. How many groups of islands make up French Polynesia?

Answer: Six

The groups are the Austral Islands, the Bass Islands, the Gambier Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, the Marquesas Islands, and the Society Islands. They include volcanic islands and atolls.
Source: Author Pejikr

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