Wallis and Futuna, French overseas territory in South Pacific Ocean, France
The territory comprises three volcanic islands: Wallis with 96 square kilometers, Futuna with 64 square kilometers, and uninhabited Alofi with 32 square kilometers.
British explorer Samuel Wallis discovered the main island in 1767, while Dutch navigators Willem Schouten and Jacob Le Maire first mapped Futuna during their 1616 circumnavigation.
The territory maintains a dual governance system between French administration and three traditional kingdoms: Uvea on Wallis, Sigave in western Futuna, and Alo in eastern Futuna.
The territorial capital Mata-Utu on Wallis Island contains administrative offices, medical facilities, and the main commercial district for the French collectivity.
The islands feature both French and traditional justice systems, with local customary law handling 98 percent of cases until the 1990s.
Location: France
Location: Overseas France
Inception: 1961
Capital city: Mata-Utu
Elevation above the sea: 166 m
Website: http://wallis-et-futuna.pref.gouv.fr
GPS coordinates: -13.28940,-176.20422
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:46
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