<hdr>The World Factbook 1994: French Polynesia<nl>Economy</hdr><body>
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<item><hi format=bold>Overview:</hi> Since 1962, when France stationed military personnel in the region, French Polynesia has changed from a subsistence economy to one in which a high proportion of the work force is either employed by the military or supports the tourist industry. Tourism accounts for about 20% of GDP and is a primary source of hard currency earnings.
<item><hi format=bold>Agriculture:</hi> coconut and vanilla plantations; vegetables and fruit; poultry, beef, dairy products
<item><hi format=bold>Economic aid:</hi>
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<item>• <hi format=ital>recipient:</hi> Western (non-US) countries, ODA and OOF bilateral commitments (1970-88), $3.95 billion
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<item><hi format=bold>Currency:</hi> 1 CFP franc (CFPF)=100 centimes
<item><hi format=bold>Exchange rates:</hi> Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique francs (CFPF) per US$1—107.63 (January 1994), 102.96 (1993), 96.24 (1992), 102.57 (1991), 99.00 (1990), 115.99 (1989); note—linked at the rate of 18.18 to the French franc
<item><hi format=bold>Fiscal year:</hi> calendar year