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In Micronesia, Federated States of, the average life expectancy is 73 years (71 years for men, 75 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).
In Micronesia, Federated States of, the average life expectancy is 73 years (71 years for men, 75 years for women). In French Polynesia, that number is 77 years (75 years for men, 80 years for women).
Micronesia, Federated States of has a GDP per capita of $3,400, while in French Polynesia, the GDP per capita is $17,000.
In Micronesia, Federated States of, 26.7% live below the poverty line. In French Polynesia, however, that number is 19.7%.
In Micronesia, Federated States of, 16.2% of adults are unemployed. In French Polynesia, that number is 21.8%.
In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 19.8 children die before they reach the age of one. In French Polynesia, on the other hand, 4.6 children do.
In Micronesia, Federated States of, there are approximately 20.0 babies per 1,000 people. In French Polynesia, there are 14.8 babies per 1,000 people.
In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 31.5% of the population has internet access. In French Polynesia, about 68.4% do.
In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 89% of people have improved drinking water access (95% in urban areas, and 87% in rural areas). In French Polynesia, that number is 100% of people on average (100% in urban areas, and 100% in rural areas).
Micronesia, Federated States of has a total of 6,112 km of coastline. In French Polynesia, that number is 2,525 km.
French Polynesia is a sovereign country in Australia-Oceania, with a total land area of approximately 3,827 sq km. The French annexed various Polynesian island groups during the 19th century. In September 1995, France stirred up widespread protests by resuming nuclear testing on the Mururoa atoll after a three-year moratorium. The tests were halted in January 1996. In recent years, French Polynesia's autonomy has been considerably expanded.
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The statistics on this page were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.
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