French Polynesia, scattered across the South Pacific, is an overseas collectivity of France, famed for postcard-perfect islands like Tahiti and Bora Bora, with turquoise lagoons and overwater bungalows. Papeete, the capital, buzzes with markets and pearl shops, while Polynesian culture shines in dance and tattoo traditions. Tourism and black pearl farming fuel its economy, though climate change threatens its coral reefs. It’s a dreamy escape where Polynesian roots meet French flair.