Wallis and Futuna

14°18′6.52″S 178°6′33.55″W

Wallis and Futuna
Wallis et Futuna (French)
Flag of Wallis and Futuna
Flag
Official seal of Wallis and Futuna
Coat of arms
Location of Wallis and Futuna
Location of Wallis and Futuna
CapitalMata Utu
Area
 Total
142[1] km2 (55 sq mi)
 Water (%)
0
Population
 2022 estimate
15981
Time zoneUTC+12
ISO 3166 codeWF
Internet TLD.wf
Futuna and Alofi (left), Wallis (right)

Wallis and Futuna, officially called the Territory of Wallis and Futuna Islands (French: Wallis et Futuna or Territoire des îles Wallis et Futuna), is a group of three volcanic tropical islands Wallis (Uvea), Futuna, and Alofi with fringing reefs. They are in the South Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Samoa. One of the islands in the group is named after Cornish explorer Samuel Wallis.

References

  1. "Wallis and Futuna - The World Factbook". Central Intelligence Agency. 2022-04-19. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
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