Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia's Windward Society Islands, is a volcanic island in the central Pacific Ocean. It is divided into Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Iti, characterized by mountainous terrain and coral reefs. With a 2022 population of 191,779, it is the most populous island in French Polynesia, representing 68.7% of the total population.
French artist Paul Gauguin, known for his Tahitian-inspired works, passed away in 1903.
The Établissements Français d'Océanie (French Establishments in Oceania) were established in 1903, consolidating Tahiti and other surrounding islands under French control.
The Fédération Tahitienne de Football, responsible for governing football in Tahiti, was established in 1938.
The Tahiti Cup, the island's main football knockout competition, was first held in 1938.
In 1946, Tahiti and all of French Polynesia were designated as an overseas territory, granting Tahitians French citizenship, a right long advocated for by nationalist leader Pouvanaʻa a Oopa.
The film "Mutiny on the Bounty," starring Marlon Brando and set against the backdrop of Tahiti, was released in 1962.
France began its nuclear testing program in 1966, conducting 193 tests above and below the atolls of Moruroa and Fangataufa.
The Tahiti national rugby union team began competing in 1971.
In July 1974, fallout from a French nuclear test codenamed Centaure impacted Tahiti and surrounding islands, exposing as many as 111,000 people to radiation.
The Musée de Tahiti et des Îles, an ethnographic museum dedicated to Polynesian artifacts and cultural practices, was founded in 1974.
Another film based on the HMS Bounty mutiny, "The Bounty," featuring Mel Gibson, was released in 1984, further solidifying Tahiti's connection to the historical event.
The governing body for rugby union in Tahiti, the Fédération Tahitienne de Rugby de Polynésie Française, was established in 1989.
January 1996 marked the end of France's nuclear testing program, which had been taking place in the atolls of Moruroa and Fangataufa since 1966.
French Polynesia's status changed in 2003 to that of an overseas collectivity.
Elections for the Assembly of French Polynesia were held in May 2004.
Gaston Flosse successfully led a censure motion against the newly elected government in October 2004, triggering a political crisis.
In 2004, French Polynesia was further declared an overseas country.
Oscar Temaru's first term as President of French Polynesia ended in 2005.
During the France-Oceania Summit in June 2006, French President Jacques Chirac expressed his belief that the majority of Tahitians did not support independence, while remaining open to the possibility of a future referendum on the issue.
Oscar Temaru began his second term as President of French Polynesia in 2006.
Gaston Flosse was re-elected in 2008 after a period of political instability.
In 2009, the VAT in Tahiti was 10% on tourist services, 6% on accommodations and food & beverages, and 16% on goods.
Oscar Temaru commenced his third term as President of French Polynesia in 2009.
Tauatomo Mairau laid claim to the Tahitian throne in 2009, seeking legal recognition for the reinstatement of the monarchy.
Tahiti was chosen to host the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2010.
Tahiti, reliant on imported oil, consumed 7,430 barrels of oil per day in 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
The Tahitian national football team achieved a historic victory in 2012, winning the OFC Nations Cup and becoming the first team besides Australia or New Zealand to do so.
Tahiti hosted the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in September 2013, with the national team making a strong run to the semifinals.
Oscar Temaru's third term as President of French Polynesia concluded in 2013.
Tahiti's beach soccer team reached the finals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2015.
In March 2017, the exchange rate for the French Pacific Franc (CFP), Tahiti's currency, was approximately 113 CFP to the United States dollar.
In 2017, the population of Tahiti was recorded as 189,517, making it the most populated island in French Polynesia.
Tahiti's beach soccer team again reached the final of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2017, showcasing their prowess in the sport.
The 2017 census collected data on the birthplaces of Tahiti's 189,517 residents.
The 2017 census indicated that a significant portion of people originally from metropolitan France resided in Papeʻete and its suburbs, notably Punaʻauia (16.8%) and Arue (15.9%).
The French film "Gauguin: Voyage to Tahiti," which depicts Paul Gauguin's time in Tahiti, was released in 2017.
By 2022, Tahiti's daily consumption of imported oil had decreased to 6,100 barrels.
The 2022 census recorded Tahiti's population to be 191,779.
Tahiti has been selected to host the surfing competition for the 2024 Summer Olympics, marking it as the only event held outside of metropolitan France.
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