Territorial Assembly (Place Tarahoi)

Tahiti is part of French Polynesia. French Polynesia is a semi-autonomous territory of France with its own assembly, president, budget, and laws. France's influence is limited to subsidies, education, and security.

It was established in its current form in 1996 although a Tahitian Assembly was first created in 1824. It consists of 57 members who are elected by popular vote for five years; the electoral system is based upon proportional representation in six multi-seat constituencies.

Papeete is the capital of the island of Tahiti. Pronounced “Papé-été”, which actually means water container, it is definitely worth a day's visit. Shopping, history, administration, gastronomy, relaxation… take a day to stroll around and explore the town, there's a lot to see and discover.