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Capital
Papeete
Scene and Culture
French Polynesia is an Overseas Department of France and therefore French law applies. This means there is no legal discrimination against gays and lesbians.
According to Lonely Planet "There are no networks or associations for gays in French Polynesia.........Homophobia in French Polynesia is uncommon. You will meet a lot of very camp mahu working in restaurants and hotels and Rae Rae are transvestites…The Scorpio disco behind the Vaima Centre in Papeete is popular centre for popaa (western) gays as well as rae rae, but it's also frequented by heterosexuals."
Gay Age of Consent
16
Lesbian Age of Consent
16
Straight Age of Consent
16
Legal Notes
French law applies. See France
Population
249,000
Currency
Franc CFPF
Climate
French Polynesia has a tropical climate which is hot and humid from November to April but cooler and drier for the remainder of the year, The best time to go is May to October.
Temperatures are moderated by the prevailing SE trade winds. The average annual temperature is around 27c all year.