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French Polynesia is south of the equator, but school holidays still fall in line with those of the northern hemisphere. This means that the peak season is July and August, and during this period it's no mean feat getting flights and accommodation. Christmas to early January, late February and early March, the Easter period, early May and early October are ... quite busy times (which almost covers the entire year!). The peak July-August season coincides with the Heiva festival, held throughout July, when the region comes to life. Unfortunately this is no secret, so plan ahead if it interests you.
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French Polynesia is known for its spectacular nature. Razorsharp mountaintops, stunning turquoise lagoons, and abundance of beautiful flowers. Also below the water there is a natures paradise to be found in French Polynesia.
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The flag of French Polynesia is rectangular, measuring 1 meter (3.28 ft.) by 1.5 meters (4.9 ft.). It has three [horizontal] stripes of colors red, white and red. The white central stripe is twice as wide as the two red stripse. The center of the flag presents the symbol of French Polynesia, a white circle 43 centimeters (16.9 inches) in diameter that is filled with a Polynesian canoe with red sails. The canoe and sails are outlined in brown, as are two figurines atop each of the two prows and five designs on the platform between the two canoe hulls. Those designs represent the five archipelagos of French Polynesia.
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French Polynesia, with its lagoons of turquoise bounty, rainbow of fish and lush green mountains leading down to bleached sandy beaches, startles you in its beauty. Like stepping into a painting, the colors seem too bright, the smiles too wide. This tropical heaven has been a hot spot for European trend-setters for centuries, which means you reap the spoils of luxury resorts for the jet set and activities that fit any budget.
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These transfers ... include France's annual contribution of 'reconversion' funds, which were put in place in 1996, initially for a limited period, at the end of nuclear testing in French Polynesia. More recently, France agreed to continue making these payments indefinitely. Since 2002, they have been called the DGDE (Total Grant for Economic Development). The funds are usually earmarked specifically for investment in infrastructure projects, environmental improvement and education. In 2004 and 2005, French Polynesia received from France 150.92 million Euros in the compensation/DGDE grant. In 2005, the French Government authorised French Polynesia to use a substantial part of this money to cover specific employment-generation projects.
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French Polynesia is an Overseas Country within the French Republic and French law applies, including the principle of 'Garde à Vue' according to which a detained person may not have immediate access to a lawyer or their consular representative. Garde à Vue is a period of detention under French law that is loosely equivalent to 'assisting police with their enquiries'. Depending on the gravity of the circumstances and charges under consideration, it can vary from a few hours to three days.
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