French Polynesia
15 00 S, 140 00 W
lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
highest point: Mont Orohena 2,241 m
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occasional cyclonic storms in January
timber, fish, cobalt, hydropower
arable land: 0.75%
permanent crops: 5.5%
other: 93.75% (2005)
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Temperate, but cooled by sea breezes. Two main seasons: humid (hot and wet) from November to March, cool and dry from April to October.
Required clothing
Lightweight cottons and linens are worn, with a warm layer for cooler evenings. Rainwear is advisable.
time difference: UTC-10
