French Polynesia's administrative structure consists of 5 islands forming the first and primary level of territorial organization, with one additional level below. These islands serve as the fundamental geographic and administrative units through which the territorial government organizes public services and local governance. At this level, administrative functions include coordination of infrastructure development, implementation of territorial policies, and provision of essential public services across their respective jurisdictions. The island divisions reflect both the geographic reality of French Polynesia's scattered archipelagos and the practical needs of governing a territory spread across vast oceanic distances. This administrative framework allows the territorial government to maintain effective governance while accounting for the distinct characteristics and needs of different island groups within French Polynesia.