Flags of the World > 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.
|
|
|
|
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: |
<< Previous Flag: Wake Island Flag | Next Flag: Yemen Flag >>
Copyright 2006 - 2009. Banners of the World. All rights reserved.