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| - The Tepua Archipelago is its own rightful nation, an overseas collectivity of the French Republic. Located in the South Pacific ocean, Tepua is comprised of an archipelago (group of islands) of five islands, all of them populated. Although a small nation, due to its major tourism industries and help from France, Tepua has a very high living standard comparable to Europe and North America, giving its citizens a good and fair lifestyle.
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| - The Tepua Archipelago is its own rightful nation, an overseas collectivity of the French Republic. Located in the South Pacific ocean, Tepua is comprised of an archipelago (group of islands) of five islands, all of them populated. Although a small nation, due to its major tourism industries and help from France, Tepua has a very high living standard comparable to Europe and North America, giving its citizens a good and fair lifestyle. Capital (and largest city): St. Catherine President: Angeline Mohuva Official Languages: French, Maohi Population: 92 400 Religions: Roman Catholic (82%), Anaha (16%), Other (2%) Currency: French Pacific Franc (XPF) Time Zone: Pacific Time (same as L.A.) The islands were discovered for the first time by the French when explorer Arnaud Christophe sighted the big island in 1704. He and his sailors set up a village called St. Catherine protected by a lagoon which he called Cordeaux Bay. He learned the language of the natives of the island, and learned their customs. In 1707, some priests ventured to the island and began Roman Catholic influence to the people of the island. Trade was set up between France and Tepua, and the little village of St. Catherine grew and grew. In the next few years, the rest of the islands were discovered, and influence began to the people of those islands. In 1711, the king of France declared the archipelago part of France, and more trade was sent to the islands. Arnaud Christophe became the governor of the new colony, and more and more the people of Tepua were influenced by Europe. French became the only official language, and those who only knew Maohi (language of Tepua) were forced to learn French, being sent to strict residential schools, and some citizens were even sent back to France. In 1946, the native people of Tepua were granted French citizenship, and the archipelago's status was changed from colony to overseas territory. The name "Tepua" was now used to refer not only to the main island, but to the whole archipelago. A larger, better building was built to house the government of the overseas territory in St. Catherine, and to this day it remains the capital administration building. In 2004, the overseas territory became its own rightful nation, but remained a sort-of protectorate from France, so its status was once again changed from overseas territory to overseas collectivity. Maohi became an official language, and today both French and Maohi are the official languages
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