Tahiti Private Expeditions (Temae) - Tahiti Private Expeditions is the superyachts' guide specialist in VIP customized dive, snorkelling and eco-tours in Tahiti and her islands. When mentioning this part of the world, eyes often glitter.
Whale Watching (Temae) - Every year during the same season, humpback whales swim to French Polynesia from Antarctica. The first ones arrive in June and the last ones depart our islands in early December.
Naturalist Expeditions (Temae) - Any kind of expeditions may be arranged (scuba diving or snorkelling) matching with specific subjects of interest, in the lagoon or along the coral reef. It can be organized on any island even the most remote.
CAPITAL CITY OF Tahiti: Papeete LANGUAGE OF Tahiti: French CURRENCY OF Tahiti: CFA franc COMMENTS ABOUT Tahiti: Tahiti lies in the South Pacific. It is the largest of the 118 islands and atolls that comprise French Polynesia. Cities : Papeete (capital), Faa'a
RELIGION OF Tahiti: Christianity is the main religion of the islands, with a majority (54%) belonging to various Protestant churches and a large minority (30%) being Roman Catholic. POPULATION OF Tahiti: Total population at the 2002 census was 245,405 inhabitants, 83% of whom are Polynesian, 12% white, and 5% East Asian (mainly Chinese and Vietnamese). In 2002, 69% of the population of French Polynesia lived in the island of Tahiti alone. The urban area of Papeete, the capital city, has 127,635 inhabitants (2002 census).
French is the official language of French Polynesia. An organic law of April 12, 1996 states that "French is the official language, Tahitian and other Polynesian languages can be used.">>>> ECONOMY OVERVIEW OF Tahiti: French Polynesia has a moderately developed economy, which is dependent on imported goods, tourism, and the financial assistance of mainland France. Tourist facilities are well developed and are available on the major islands. Also, as the noni fruit from these islands is discovered for its medicinal uses, people have been able to find jobs related to this agricultural industry.
The legal tender of French Polynesia is the CFP Franc.
Agriculture: coconuts, vanilla, vegetables, fruits.
Natural resources: timber, fish, cobalt.
The major export of French Polynesia is their famous black Tahitian pearls.
Tahiti Private Expeditions is the superyachts' guide specialist in VIP customized dive, snorkelling and eco-tours in Tahiti and her islands. Our exclusive tours offer the utmost in privacy and discretion while offering truly exciting adventures that will be remembered for a lifetime.