French Polynesia |  |
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French Polynesia | |
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| capital: | Papeete |
| geographic coordinates: | 17 32 S, 149 34 W |
| time difference: | UTC - 10 |
| daylight saving time: | NO |
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The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were suspended in January 1996. In recent years, French Polynesia's autonomy has been considerably expanded. |