Which Pacific island group was annexed by France in 1842 and remains a French overseas collectivity today?
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Correct answer: French Polynesia (including Tahiti)
France established a protectorate over Tahiti in 1842, later expanding to include the surrounding islands. It remains a key strategic and tourism territory for France in the Pacific.
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