Wallis and Futuna, Oceania
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Image of Mata Utu, capital city of Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna is a French Pacific territory focusing on marine biodiversity protection, renewable-energy growth, cultural preservation, and sustainable island development.
Wallis and Futuna in one word would be “Uvea,” meaning main island.
Wallis and Futuna Flag
Wallis and Futuna armorial
Wallis and Futuna is a country of the Oceania continent.
Wallis and Futuna administrative divisions
3 administrative precincts (circonscriptions)- Alo
- Sigave
- Uvea
Easy learning about Wallis and Futuna |
The capital city of Wallis and Futuna is Mata Utu.
| Wallis and Futuna is located in | Oceania Continent Inhabitants of Wallis and Futuna are called Wallis and Futuna Islanders, Wallisians, Futunans |
| Overseas territory of | France |
| Wallis and Futuna has a population of | 11,370 inhabitants within a total area of 274 Km2 (170 sq mi) (2023 UN data) |
| Wallis and Futuna ’s LGBTI legal status | Same-sex sexual acts are Legal (2025 ILGA data) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 13° 18' S, 176° 12' W Open in Google Maps |
| Neighbouring countries | Fiji in the southwest, Tuvalu in the northwest, Tokelau in the northeast, American Samoa in the east, Niue in the southeast, and Tonga in the south |
| Wallis and Futuna Climate | tropical; hot, rainy season (November to April); cool, dry season (May to October); rains 250-300 cm per year (80% humidity); average temperature 26.6 degrees Celsius |
| Most predominant religion | Roman Catholic |
| Currency name & code | Franc (XPF) |
| Internet ccTLD | .wf |
| Wallis and Futuna calling code | +681 |
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