In which body of water would you find the island group French Polynesia, and what is the principal island of that group?

Scattered across a vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean lies the sprawling island territory of French Polynesia. As an overseas collectivity of France, this collection of 118 islands and atolls is spread over more than two million square kilometers, an area of ocean roughly the size of Western Europe. The territory is comprised of five distinct archipelagos, including the well-known Society Islands, the Tuamotu Archipelago, and the Marquesas Islands, each with its own unique geography and culture.

The economic, political, and cultural heart of this entire territory is Tahiti, the largest and most populous island, located within the Society Islands group. Its capital city, Papeete, serves as the main hub for the region. A high volcanic island famed for its lush green peaks, dramatic waterfalls, and black-sand beaches, Tahiti has long captured the world's imagination as a symbol of tropical paradise (Review). It is the gateway for most visitors and the center of commerce and administration for all of French Polynesia.