French Polynesia

Capital city: Pape'ete Highest Point: Mont Orohena (7352ft / 2241m) Lowest Point: Pacific Ocean (0ft / 0m) Land Area: 3827 sq. mi (9911 sq. km) Water Area: 340 sq. mi (880 sq. km) Total Area: 4167 sq. mi (10,792 sq. km) Coastline: 2525 miles (4063 km)Prior to European settlement in the early 16th century, the island group was inhabited by Polynesians, and was organised into loose chieftainships. In 1889, the archipelago become a French protectorate. However, it was not until 1957 that the name of the region was changed to Polynésie Française (French Polynesia).