What Connects Tahiti and Europe ?

Vocabulary terms and definitions based on the 1EURO worksheet exploring the citizenship, educational, environmental, and geostrategic ties connecting Tahiti and French Polynesia to the European Union.

ERASMUS+

An EU program for training, work cooperation, and international exchange that helps participants in French Polynesia develop language skills, gain professional experience, and reduce geographical isolation.

Lycée Hôtelier de Tahiti

An educational institution in French Polynesia involved in international exchange through EU programs to reduce geographical isolation.

ZEE (Zone Économique Exclusive)

The Exclusive Economic Zone around French Polynesia spanning $5.5\text{ million }km^2$, which represents $20\%$ of the European Union's total EEZ.

Tuamotu

An area in French Polynesia highlighted for practical local environmental challenges, specifically coastal erosion, that connects to EU-funded cooperation and projects.

Pacific Geostrategic Connection

The strategic positioning of French Polynesia defined by its vast marine size, infrastructure such as phone and internet accessibility, and location relative to global powers like China and the USA.