The archipelagos of French Polynesia make up a land area about the same size as Paris and London combined, but they’re spread across 130 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. These tiny isles can quickly become overwhelmed by people, which has spurred recent plans to ensure a maximum 1:1 ratio of residents to tourists. The sustainable tourism plan, which was announced in November 2022 and will apply until 2027, will mean that just 280,000 people can visit annually.

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