Trivia in Tahiti

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Oceania / Oceania

National symbols

Flag: Red-white-red horizontal tricolor with an emblem depicting an outrigger canoe and the sun in the center

Tahiti Flag

Emblem: Emblem featuring an outrigger canoe and waves against a sun background

Tahiti Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Papeete market opens around 4 AM, with locals finishing shopping before dawn.
  • French Polynesia accounts for approximately 90% of the world's black pearl production.
  • The kingfisher is called "tiotiio" in Tahitian and is considered a symbol of good fortune.
  • The Tahitian word "Mana" refers to spiritual energy and is widely used in tourism branding.
  • The Marquesas Islands are registered as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  • Gambier Islands' Mangareva Island has a 19th-century cathedral still standing.
  • Taha'a Island is nicknamed "Vanilla Island" with a fragrance richer than Bourbon vanilla.
  • Thicker nacre layers in foao shells indicate higher appraisal value.
  • Matira Beach is celebrated as one of "the world''s most beautiful sunsets."
  • Traditional Polynesian dance "otea" involves vigorous hip movements burning thousands of calories per performance.
  • Flight time between Papeete and Los Angeles is approximately 8.5 hours.
  • Clipperton Island is also administratively under the High Commissioner's jurisdiction.

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