1. Tahiti Maggie Scanlon et Daniela Rodriguez

2. Le Histoire de l’independance 1842: Tahiti made a French protectrate

3. Langue:Most people speak English in tourist locations, however French is the main language spoken. Many natives speak Tahitian.

5. La Religion à Tahiti Majority are Christian More than half: Protestant Local chapel decorated with shells.

6. Tahiti Capitale:Papeete Most of the island’s population and business in centered around the capital city Much of the traditional culture has been lost, Papeete: trying to keep it alive Major stop for business and travel: International airport in Faaa Copra, Mother-of-Pearl, sugarcane, coffee, and vanilla=exported.

7. Les Gens Housing: small villages spaced out along rural roads, homes are contemporary concrete, always have fruit trees. separate kitchen for making and eating food, often built from natural materials

8. La Vie Végétale et Animale Vegetation varies according to location Island’s animals include: feral goats, horses, pigs, cattle, and rats Fresh water streams have plentiful shrimp and nato Marine life in lagoons and surrounding seas= varied species

9. Recipe Tahitian Tropics Smoothie INGREDIENTS 1.5 bananas 4-6 strawberries 3 spoon-full plain yogurt2 cups lemonade4-6 ice cubes French Words: Milk le Lait Ice la glace lemonadelalimonade strawberries les fraises banana la banane

10. Quiz What ear do people wear flowers behind if they’re single? Are the major city streets similar to those in the U.S.? Do many Tahitians have pets? Is Tahiti a country, or just an island in French Polynesia? Where is Tahiti located on the map? For what purposes do Tahitians dance? (give 2) What is the terrain like on Tahiti? What religion is the majority of Tahiti? What is the capital of Tahiti?