If you want to do some shopping in French Polynesia, Tahiti is your place. The most popular shopping place of the island is Le Marche, a two-story market located in Papeete, and selling a wide variety of things from consumer goods to touristic articles. Additionally, the capital city of Tahiti also offers small shops selling diverse items from fashionable clothing to local handicrafts, of which especially black pearls are a highly popular buy in Tahiti. Furthermore, Papeete is a famous place for getting a tattoo, with traditional Tahitian design.
Facts of Tahiti
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Suitable for family
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Best months to go May, June, July, August, September, October |
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Time zone: GMT -9 |
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Population 180.000 |
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Biggest city: Papeete |
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Language(s) French 61%, Tahitian 31% |
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Literacy level:
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Religions: Protestant 54%, Roman Catholic 30% |