Wallis and Futuna Flag

Brief History. Wallis was found by the British in 1767 and Futuna island group by the Dutch in 1616. The French was the one who declared a protectorate over islands in 1842. The inhabitants of the islands voted to become a French overseas territory in 1959.

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Country Information

Local name: Wallis et Futuna

Capital: Mata-Utu (on Ile Uvea)

Population: 16,025

Government: overseas territory of France

Currency: Comptoirs Francais du Pacifique franc (XPF)

Land size: 274 sq km

Topography: volcanic origin; low hills

Typical foods:

Major exports: copra, chemicals, construction materials
Information on the People

Official language: Wallisian 58.9%

Other languages spoken: Futunian 30.1%, French 10.8%

Religions: Roman Catholic 99%, other 1%

Literacy rate: 50%

Male/Female Ratio:

Life expectancy:

Ethnic groups: Polynesian

Internet users: 900

Famous people:

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