TAHITI

CURRENCY: Change Franc Pacifique (CFP).

EXCHANGE RATE: CFP 103.95 = US$1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: French.

POPULATION:.

CAPITAL: Papeete.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 689.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: There are no CFP or foreign currency import and export restrictions, except for reporting amounts above CFP 909,090; or FF 50,000 or equivalent in foreign currency.CFP are the common currency for French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Tahiti, and Wallis and Futuna.

GAMING INFORMATION: There are three casinos in Papeete all within a block of each other.Technically they are private clubs where local residents must pay dues, but overseas visitors can get in free by letting the dorman know you are a tourist Dress is smart casual with slacks for men and dresses for women.