French Polynesia - Government
Based on the etymolgy of French Polynesia, it was the term "Polynesia" is an 18th-century construct composed of two Greek words, poly (many) and nesoi (islands), and refers to the more than 1,000 islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (Assembly of French Polynesia); an overseas collectivity of France type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 5 administrative subdivisions (subdivisions administratives, singular - subdivision administrative): Iles Australes (Austral Islands), Iles du Vent (Windward Islands), Iles Marquises (Marquesas Islands), Iles Sous-le-Vent (Leeward Islands), Iles Tuamotu-Gambier
National symbols

Outrigger canoe, Tahitian gardenia flower (Gardenia taitensis).

The flag
The National flag of French Polynesia has .
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Date of Independence none (overseas land of France)
National holiday Fête de la Fédération, 14 July (1790)
Legal system the laws of France apply
International law organization participation
Constitution
History 4 October 1958 (French Constitution)
Amendment process French constitution amendment procedures apply
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by High Commissioner of the Republic Alexander ROCHATTE (since 1 September 2025)
Head of government President of French Polynesia Moetai BROTHERSON (since 12 May 2023)
Cabinet Council of Ministers approved by the Assembly from a list of its members submitted by the president
Election/appointment process French president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); high commissioner appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; French Polynesia president indirectly elected by Assembly of French Polynesia for a 5-year term (no term limits)
Legislative branch
Legislature name Assembly of French Polynesia (Assemblée de la Polynésie française)
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 57 (directly elected)
Electoral system Proportional representation
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 5 years
Most recent election date 4/30/2023
Parties elected and seats per party People's Servant People (38); List of the People (15); I Love Polynesia (3); Rally of the Mahoi People (1)
Percentage of women in chamber 49.1%
Expected date of next election 2028
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel (composition NA)
Judge selection and term of office Judges assigned from France for 3 years
Subordinate courts Court of the First Instance or Tribunal de Première Instance; Court of Administrative Law or Tribunal Administratif
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (overseas lands of France)
National heritage
Total World Heritage Sites 2 (1 cultural, 1 mixed); note - excerpted from the France entry
Selected World Heritage Site locales Taputapuātea (c); Te Henua Enata – The Marquesas Islands (m)
Key Political parties and their leaders in French Polynesia
    • International organization participation
  • ITUC (NGOs)
  • PIF
  • SPC
  • UPU
  • WMO
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