Papeete
Papeete is the capital of French Polynesia, on the island of Tahiti in the Society Islands archipelago. The city, founded in 1890, is home to around 26 thousand people, while the whole urban area has more than 120 thousand inhabitants. The dominant religions are Protestantism and Catholicism. The tropical climate brings heavy rains from October to May, with temperatures ranging from 25°C in July to 27°C in January. The market, the Museum of Pearls, Bougainville Park and the Pomaré waterfront are all worth a visit.
