An incredible destination to include in your bucket list: French Polynesia. Have you visited or would you like to visit this destination?

Learn some interesting facts today about French Polynesia:

- Despite being located in Oceania, French Polynesia is a French overseas country; this explains its name and its official language.

- French Polynesia has incredible scenery with clear water! The country is made up of five archipelagos and 118 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

- Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia. Tahitian is the regional language of the Polynesian indigenous peoples. To say good morning to someone, say: ‘Ia ora na! If they answer you with: E aha tō ‘oe huru?, which means, How are you?, you can answer: Maita’i (Good!), Maita’i roa (Very good!) or even Maita’i ri’i (Not bad.)

- The isolated Bora Bora Island is one of the most famous islands and is considered one of the most romantic destinations for honeymooners.

- Bora Bora has an extinct volcano called Mount Otemanu.

Have you ever been to French Polynesia or do you know any other interesting facts about it? Tell us in the comments section!

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