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Before European colonization, the islands were ruled by local chiefs. The Pomare Dynasty reigned over Tahiti until Queen Pomare IV, under considerable pressure, signed a treaty with France in 1843, making it a French protectorate. Her son abdicated in 1880, and the islands became a colony of France.
In 1957 French Polynesia became a French overseas territory, further constitutional changes in 1977, 1984, and 1990 increased local autonomy. In 1992 France suspended its controversial programme of nuclear testing in the area (the first test had been in 1966), but in 1995 and 1996 a further series of tests was carried out. France signed the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty in 1996.
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What was Vietnam called after being colonized?
French Indochina.
Where is French Polynesia?
French Polynesia is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, in the Oceania Continent/Region.
Is French Polynesia part of the European Union?
Through being an overseas territory of France, it has rights and privileges afforded to it by the European Union.
What two island groups in the South Pacific are French overseas territories?
French Polynesia (with Tahiti and Bora-Bora being the most famous of this island group), and New Caledonia.
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The Khmer Krom was colonized by the Khmer. The Khmer Krom was treated cruelty by the Vietnamese government that control the colonized now because the French has sign Khmer Krom territories to Vietnam in the 19 century.
What is the second language spoken on the island after French?
The second most spoken language on the island after French is typically English, due to the island's history of being colonized by both France and Britain.
What areas of the world were being colonized by Great Britain and Germany in World War 1?
germany had colonized where google was
How did Siam manage to remain independent while countries in the area were being colonized?
Siam decided to be neutral so the British or french couldn't get his land. then he modernized his country after that.That was the result of British and French agreement used Siam as the buffer
What country controls french Polynesia?
It is made up of several groups of Polynesian islands, the most famous island being Tahiti in the Society Island group, which is also the most populous island and the seat of the capital of the territory (Papeete)
Why did the french colonize Algeria?
The French colonized Algeria to stop piracy on the Mediterranean. The United States Marine Corps has a reminder in their Marine Hymn about an American expedition against the pirates of North Africa, "To the shores of Tripoli." France, being closer, took more drastic action and colonized Algeria to bring law and order. The colonial system has broken down in Somalia, Indonesia, and Malaysia, and piracy has greatly increased again.
Is Thailand the only country not colonized?
Yes it is. Thailand is the only one country in South East Asia that had not been colonized by any Europeans. This is why Thailand prides itself on being the only country in Southeast Asia, which was not colonized by the European powers
Is French Guiana a colony?
French Guiana isn't an independent country, but is not a colony. The UN considers the French overseas départements as being decolonized, and removed them from the list of non-self-governing territories (you can draw a parallel here with Alaska, formerly considered as a colony, but now a state within the US).In contrast, Gibraltar, the Falklands Islands, the US Virgin Is., the British Virgin is., are French Polynesia, are still listed as colonies (link below)
