Cimate
French Polynesia enjoys tropical, warm and humid weather all year round, averaging eight hours of sunshine per day over a year. The islands experience a rainy season, generally between late October and early March, when cloudy skies and brief heavy rain showers can occur. The rest of the year rain is rare and temperatures constantly high, tempered sometimes by refreshing breezes. The water temperature ranges from 79°F to 84°F (26°C to 29°C) making for extremely pleasant bathing all year round.
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Geography
History
The French Polynesian island groups do not share a common history before the establishment of the French protectorate in 1889.
In 1940 the administration of French Polynesia recognised the Free French Forces and many Polynesians served in World War II.
In 1946, Polynesians were granted French citizenship and the islands' status was changed to an
overseas territory; the islands' name was changed in 1957 to
Polynésie Française (French Polynesia). In 1962, France's early nuclear testing ground of Algeria became independent and the
Mururoa Atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago was selected as the new testing site; tests were conducted underground after 1974.
In 1977, French Polynesia was granted partial internal autonomy; in 1984, the autonomy was extended. French Polynesia became a full overseas collectivity of France in 2004.
In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing at Fangataufa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The last test was on January 27, 1996. On January 29, 1996, France announced it would accede to the
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, and no longer test nuclear weapons.
Population
French Polynesia population is a mix of different races coming from French above all, but also from India, Malesya, China, Japan, Egypt, German and Norway.
French influence is still present on the islands and it is evident from architecture, language and food.
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